India, Oct. 5 -- HDFC Bank is entering a key phase with a leadership reset taking shape alongside strong credit growth. With gross advances rising 16.3% YoY in Q2 FY27 and Anup Bagchi set to take over as MD & CEO, the focus now shifts from leadership uncertainty to execution. This article looks at the bank's latest business performance, the priorities under the new management, and whether stronger execution can help unlock a valuation re-rating for the stock.

HDFC Bank Ltd's shares opened at around Rs707, with a market capitalization of roughly Rs1,089,325 crore and a P/E of around 14x. The stock's 52-week range stood at approximately Rs682-Rs1,021, with a book value of around Rs390 per share and ROCE of about 7%.

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