HDFC Bank Share Price Dips Today

July 18, 2025: HDFC Bank Share, India’s largest private sector lender, traded slightly lower at ₹1,978.05, down 0.43% today despite maintaining a tight range between ₹1,976.2 and ₹1,997.75 during intraday trade. The bank’s stock remains within striking distance of its 52-week high of ₹2,027.4, signaling resilience amid broader market consolidation.

Short-Term & Long-Term Performance

Time Frame	Return (%)
1 Day	-0.43
1 Week	-0.13
1 Month	+2.28
3 Months	+2.62
6 Months	+19.97
1 Year	+22.70
3 Years	+47.00
5 Years	+74.88

Technical Indicators: Key Levels to Watch

• Pivot Level: ₹1985.1
• Resistance Levels:
  • R1: ₹1994
  • R2: ₹2006.65
  • R3: ₹2015.55
• Support Levels:
  • S1: ₹1972.45
  • S2: ₹1963.55
  • S3: ₹1950.9

The stock is currently trading just below its 5-day and 10-day moving averages, which stand around ₹1992. This suggests short-term consolidation. However, medium- to long-term EMAs continue to point upward momentum.

Moving Averages Summary

Period	SMA (₹)	EMA (₹)
5-Day	1992.9	1991.46
10-Day	1993.88	1991.72
20-Day	1988.17	1985.13
50-Day	1956.31	1952.75
100-Day	1875.61	1897.99
200-Day	1804.54	1821.88

With the stock consistently above its 50-, 100-, and 200-day averages, the overall trend remains bullish from a long-term perspective.

Sector Watch: HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank

HDFC Bank share continues to outperform rival ICICI Bank in both short- and long-term growth metrics. While HDFC Bank posted a 12-month return of +22.7%, ICICI’s was comparatively lower at +13.19%. Over a 5-year horizon, however, ICICI Bank has delivered a stronger +289.86% return versus HDFC’s +74.88% — underlining ICICI’s aggressive growth story.

Analyst Takeaway

• Near-Term View: Sideways to slightly bullish. Key resistance at ₹2,000.
• Medium-Term Outlook: Consolidation expected, with potential breakout above ₹2,015.
• Long-Term Trend: Strong — driven by retail expansion, digital banking growth, and consistent earnings.

With earnings season around the corner and macroeconomic indicators turning favorable, HDFC Bank remains a core pick for long-term investors seeking stability and steady compounding.