HDFC Bank Ltd amid post-Q4 profit booking despite a 9% YoY

amid post-Q4 profit booking despite a 9% YoY net profit rise to ₹19,221 Cr on interest income of ₹76,610 Cr (down 1.1% YoY). The bank announced ₹13 dividend per share for FY26, with brokerages like Jefferies and Bernstein maintaining 'Buy' ratings citing strong deposit growth, resilient margins (ROA improved), and attractive valuations, though near-term loan growth slowdown noted. Shares added 717 branches in FY26, targeting loan growth acceleration in FY26-27 post-merger consolidation.