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HDFC Bank Completes First Full Year Post-Merger with Strong Deposit Growth, Aims to Accelerate Loan Growth

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HDFC Bank has completed its first full financial year after merging with HDFC, marking a significant milestone in its transformation journey. The bank has achieved strong deposit growth in FY25, with its deposits growing 2.5 times faster than its loans, which has helped bring down the credit-to-deposit ratio to 96 per cent. Managing Director and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan highlighted the bank's focus on digital transformation, expansion plans, and maintaining low levels of bad loans as key strengths. The bank now aims to grow its loan book in line with the banking system in FY26 and beat the system growth in FY27.

Key Takeaways:

  • HDFC Bank completed its first full financial year post-merger with strong deposit growth in FY25, with deposits growing 2.5 times faster than loans.
  • The bank's credit-to-deposit ratio has decreased to 96 per cent, from around 110 per cent at the time of the merger.
  • HDFC Bank aims to grow its loan book in line with the banking system in FY26 and beat the system growth in FY27.
  • The bank has invested in its technology infrastructure over the past four years and is now preparing to roll out new digital tools, including Generative AI, to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
  • HDFC Bank plans to expand its presence across India, adding more than 700 branches during FY25.
  • Maintaining low levels of bad loans remains a core strength of HDFC Bank, with CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan highlighting the bank's ability to weather multiple business cycles while keeping its asset quality strong.

Statistics:

  • HDFC Bank's deposits grew 2.5 times faster than its loans in FY25.
  • The bank's credit-to-deposit ratio decreased from around 110 per cent to 96 per cent post-merger.
  • HDFC Bank has added more than 700 branches during FY25.
  • The bank plans to expand its presence across India.
  • HDFC Bank is scheduled to announce its financial results for the first quarter of FY26 on Saturday, July 19, at 6 PM.

Sources:

  • CNBC-TV18
  • Contify.com

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