HDFC Bank Stock Slips After Early Rally: Break Below ₹910 Could Trigger More Fall

Shares of HDFC Bank, a heavyweight in the Indian banking sector, had a challenging day today, closing lower at ₹915.60. The bank’s stock closed at ₹915.60 on Friday, representing a decline of approximately 0.98% from its previous close. The stock saw a slight rally early this morning, hitting an intraday high of ₹929.20, but uncertainty in global markets and domestic profit-taking ultimately pushed it lower, raising investor concerns.

DFC Bank shares opened strong at ₹929 this morning, but by market close, they fell very close to their day’s low of ₹912.45. The banking sector witnessed widespread selling, with this major private bank being the most affected, as it holds a significant weighting in both the Nifty and Bank Nifty. The stock is currently trading below its 5-day moving average, which is technically considered a bearish signal in the short term. However, analysts believe that the ₹900 to ₹910 level is a very strong support zone, which the bank will need to hold in the coming sessions.

Based on market technical indicators and chart patterns, two main scenarios are emerging for the upcoming trading sessions. If the stock slips below the crucial ₹910 level in the next session, it is likely to decline further, taking it to the lower support zone of ₹886. Conversely, if the market recovers and the stock manages to break through the stiff resistance levels of ₹932 to ₹935, a new breakout could be observed. Most domestic brokerage houses remain positive on the stock for the long term, with an average target price of around ₹1,139, suggesting a significant upside from current levels.

HDFC Bank’s fundamentals remain strong, and the bank has achieved impressive annual profit growth over the past five years. Given the current volatility, short-term traders and intraday investors should set a strict stop-loss of ₹900 to protect their capital from any significant decline. For long-term investors, such a decline presents a promising opportunity to adopt a ‘buy on dips’ strategy in their portfolios, as the bank’s strong asset quality and digital expansion position it as a frontrunner for future returns.