HDFC Bank Logs 5% Rise in Profit on Margin Pressure

HDFC Bank's net profit rose 5% from a year earlier in the June quarter, the bank said. The earnings growth came as net interest margin narrowed, reflecting the rising cost of deposits that has squeezed lenders across India's banking sector.

The bank's Alpha Score sits at 44 out of 100 from AlphaScala, a Mixed rating that captures the tension between the profit expansion and the margin compression. The score places the stock in a neutral zone for investors weighing the earnings trajectory against the cost of funds.

The margin pressure is not unique to HDFC Bank. Competitors have flagged similar headwinds as deposit rates climb faster than the yield on loans. The bank's ability to hold the line on margins will shape its relative performance in coming quarters.

Shares of HDFC Bank closed at INR 1,650 on the NSE, down 0.8% for the session. The stock is down about 4% over the past month, trailing the broader Nifty Bank index.

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