Market Performance
The stock market today saw HDFC Bank shares inch higher as investors lined up for a key corporate milestone. The private lender’s stock gained 0.5% to ₹1,977.55 on Monday. The move reflected heightened activity as traders rushed to buy shares before the first-ever bonus issue from India’s largest private bank.
This marks an important moment for long-term investors, with today being the final opportunity to qualify for the much-awaited bonus allotment.
HDFC Bank’s First Bonus Issue
HDFC Bank confirmed that its record date for the 1:1 bonus issue has been fixed as August 26, 2025, instead of the earlier August 27, due to a stock market holiday.
- Bonus Ratio: 1:1 (one bonus share for every share held)
- Record Date: August 26, 2025
- Allotment Timeline: On or before September 18, 2025
- Trading of Bonus Shares: Effective from the next market session after allotment
The board had approved the proposal on July 19, 2025, also clearing an increase in the lender’s authorised share capital and related amendments to its Memorandum of Association.
Why the Ex-Record Date Matters?
Under India’s T+1 settlement cycle, investors must own the stock by today’s close to be eligible. Shares bought only on the record date will not reflect in demat accounts in time.
In essence:
- Buying today = Eligible for bonus shares
- Buying tomorrow = Too late to qualify
For shareholders, the bonus issue doesn’t change the overall value of their holdings, but it increases the number of shares they own. The stock price typically adjusts proportionally on the ex-date.
HDFC Bank’s Q1 Financial Highlights
Beyond the buzz around the bonus issue, HDFC Bank has also posted a strong set of numbers for the first quarter.
- Net Profit (PAT): ₹18,155.21 crore (up 12.24% YoY from ₹16,174.75 crore)
- Interest Income: ₹77,470 crore (up 6% YoY from ₹73,033 crore)
- Interest Expenses: ₹46,032.23 crore (up 6.6% YoY from ₹43,196 crore)
These figures highlight steady growth despite a competitive interest rate environment.
Stock Price Trend
HDFC Bank’s share price has shown mixed movement in 2025. After six straight months of gains, the stock has slipped 2% so far in August.
Performance snapshot:
- July 2025: +1%
- June 2025: +3%
- May 2025: +1%
- April 2025: +5%
- March 2025: +5.5%
- February 2025: +2%
- January 2025: -4%
Over the past year, the stock has delivered a 21% return, touching a 52-week high of ₹2,036.30 in July 2025 and a 52-week low of ₹1,613.40 in October 2024.
Summary
The spotlight today is firmly on HDFC Bank share price as investors make their final move to secure eligibility for the bank’s historic 1:1 bonus issue. With strong Q1 earnings and a one-year gain of 21%, the private lender continues to stay at the center of market conversations.
For the stock market today, all eyes remain on how the share price reacts as it turns ex-bonus in the coming sessions.
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