LiveIndia Markets Update: HDBFS Share Price

HDB Financial in the Spotlight — What's Driving the Buzz After Q1 Update and IPO Stake Sale?

July 3, 2025: HDBFS share price are trading around ₹840–₹843, having opened at ₹835 and surging approximately 13–14% above the IPO price of ₹740 on their debut on July 2 2025. The intraday range saw a low near ₹827 and a high up to ₹851.

IPO Listing & Market Debut

The IPO, priced at ₹740 per share, was oversubscribed 16.7x overall, with a 12.8% listing gain, debuting at ₹835 before ending around ₹840 on NSE .
Grey market premium (GMP) hovered between ₹68–₹74, indicating expected listing prices between ₹808–₹814.

Analyst Outlook

Emkay Global initiated coverage with a “Buy” rating and ₹900 target, suggesting ~22% upside based on strong AUM growth and rural focus.
Anand Rathi and Mehta Equities advise a long-term hold, citing resilient distribution and brand backing from HDFC Bank.

Risks & Considerations

Stake dilution risks: RBI norms may require HDFC Bank to reduce its stake below 20% within two years, possibly influencing stock sentiment.
Asset quality: Gross Stage 3 loans are around 2.3%, and unsecured lending makes up ~27% of the loan book.
Valuation concerns: Macquarie notes that pre-IPO valuations (~₹1,240) were rich relative to fundamentals, suggesting a fair P/B range of ₹800–₹900.

Investor Takeaway

Short-term outlook: The strong listing shows high investor enthusiasm, but initial volatility and stake dilution considerations may create a range-bound phase.

Medium to long-term view: HDBFS is well-positioned to benefit from structural growth in India’s credit market, especially in under-banked segments backed by HDFC brand support, making it a viable play for 3–5 year investors .

Disha Rojhe