HDFC Bank

HDB

Market cap $122B

HDFC Bank shares declined on Wednesday after a newspaper report alleged that India's biggest private lender made payments to a Maharashtra state department to secure large deposits, raising fresh questions over governance at the bank. The stock fell as much as 2% and was trading 1.9% lower at 764.20 rupees as of 10:40am in Mumbai.

Investors interested in stocks from the Banks - Foreign sector have probably already heard of Erste Group Bank AG (EBKDY) and HDFC Bank (HDB). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

In Q1 2026, Polen International Growth Portfolio returned -14.4% (net of fees) compared to -0.7% for the Index. We initiated new positions in TSMC, Rheinmetall, Saab, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, AstraZeneca, AIA Group, Siemens Energy, Samsung Electronics, and Keyence. We sold our holdings in Nintendo, MakeMyTrip, Adidas, Globant, Amadeus IT Group, Monday.com, ICON plc, and HDFC Bank.

Law firms reviewing governance at ​HDFC Bank are set to report this month that they have not found any major lapses, two people with ‌direct knowledge of the findings said, clearing the way for the reappointment of its CEO.

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Investors looking for stocks in the Banks - Foreign sector might want to consider either HSBC (HSBC) or HDFC Bank (HDB). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

HDFC Bank Limited (HDB) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

ASML reported solid 4Q25 results and record bookings due to strong AI demand for DRAM and advanced logic, and FY2026 guidance is above consensus. Adyen reported December quarter results slightly below consensus expectations, with net revenue growing 19% y/y. For the Baird Chautauqua International Growth Fund, 60% of companies that reported earnings during the quarter were in line with or exceeded consensus estimates.

HDFC Bank remains a Hold, following my analysis of Q4 metrics and regulatory developments. HDB did well in 4QFY26, considering a lower loan-to-deposit metric and an increase in the CASA ratio. But the Reserve Bank of India's recent foreign exchange restrictions could translate into one-off losses and lower future recurring income for HDFC.

Investors with an interest in Banks - Foreign stocks have likely encountered both NatWest Group (NWG) and HDFC Bank (HDB). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?