HDFC Bank share: Experts believe the fundamentals of the Dalal Street heavyweight remain strong, and the AT-1 bond row won't have much impact on the bank's balance sheet.(Photo: Mint)AI Quick ReadHDFC Bank shares have been under pressure over the last few weeks, especially after the abrupt resignation of part-time Chairman Atanu Chakraborty on 18 March 2026, citing ethical and value-based reasons. However, the controversy surrounding India's largest private lender showed no signs of abating, as Atanu Chakraborty's resignation was soon followed by reports indicating potential action against 12 more executives over the alleged mis-selling of additional tier-1 (AT-1) bonds.
Speaking on the fundamentals of HDFC Bank shares, Hariprasad K, a SEBI-registered Research Analyst & Founder of Livelong Wealth, said that HDFC Bank’s recent underperformance reflects a convergence of internal adjustments and external pressures rather than a deterioration in its core franchise. The stock has been caught in a “reset phase” following the HDFC Ltd merger, where balance sheet normalisation has taken priority over aggressive growth. Elevated credit-deposit ratios and margin compression have forced the bank to slow loan expansion and compete harder for deposits, weighing on near-term profitability and investor expectations.
“At the same time, the sudden leadership exit and governance-related noise have unsettled institutional confidence, even in the absence of any material regulatory red flags, leading to valuation de-rating. This has been further amplified by a risk-off global environment, where rising crude prices, currency pressure, and sustained FII outflows have disproportionately impacted large-cap financials,” the SEBI - registered Research Analyst said.
Speaking on the current controversies surrounding HDFC Bank, Sandeep Pandey, Co-founder of Basav Capital & former Deputy Vice President of HDFC Bank, said that the fundamentals of the HDFC Bank-like organisation don't change after the resignation of a part-time Chairman.
“AT-1 bond row is also very small from the monetary perspective, and it won't have much impact on the balance sheet of the private lender. In fact, the recent dip in HDFC Bank shares is a golden opportunity for long-term investors, who believe in fishing out stocks available at a discounted price,” said Sandeep Pandey.
On the recent controversies surrounding HDFC Bank, Hariprasad K said it is less a case of structural weakness and more a period of transition, with the bank recalibrating post-merger while navigating a challenging macro environment.
Speaking on the technical outlook of the HDFC Bank shares, Hariprasad K of Livelong Wealth said that recent price action shows an attempt to stabilise near key support levels around ₹740 to ₹750; the sustainability of this recovery remains uncertain. Immediate downside risk persists towards the ₹680 zone if supports fail, while any meaningful upside is likely to face resistance in the ₹800 to ₹820 range.
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Asit Manohar has nearly two decades of experience in the mainstream media. In this period, he has served esteemed media organisations like NDTV Profit, The Economic Times, and Zee Business. He has been working at LiveMint Digital since April 2021. During these two decades of journey in mainstream media, Asit has mainly covered external affairs, markets and personal finance. However, his earliest beats include railways, SME, MSME, and politics (Congress beat). Some of his features on political, economic, and foreign policy are documented in the parliamentary records.
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While pursuing his MA (Mass Communication, Session 2004-06), Asit began his media career as a stringer at All India Radio in Varanasi. At AIR Varanasi, Asit worked with the Gyanvani, Yuvvani and Vividh Bharti teams. After working for nearly one year at AIR Varanasi, he shifted to print journalism and started working as a stringer for the HT Media Ltd, Varanasi. At HT Media Ltd in Varanasi, he covered the BHU beat.
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Asit has also worked with some brokerage houses. He has worked with Religare Broking and India Infoline, where he assisted the research team in developing and executing trade strategies for intraday cash, F&O, and commodities.
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Asit is a Gold Medalist in MA (Mass Communication) from BHU, Varanasi. He did his BSc. (Hons) in Mathematics from Magadh University, Bodh Gaya. Asit was a National Talent Scholarship holder during his senior secondary studies (1988-91).