HDFC Bank’s stock rose 1.7 percent after India’s largest private lender reported Q2 FY26 profit of ₹11,750 crore, up 18 percent year-on-year. Net interest margin remained stable at 4.13 percent while gross NPA ratio improved marginally to 1.24 percent. Loan book expansion stood at 13 percent driven by retail and SME portfolios. Deposits grew 17 percent to ₹23.9 lakh crore. Analysts said the bank’s strong earnings underscore balance-sheet resilience amid moderating credit growth, supporting near-term price stability in the financial sector.