Gross Advances
INR 24.7 trillion
+4.9% QoQ
Sequential growth driven by retail mortgage and CRB business.
HDFCBANK
Banking
16 Jan 2024
HDFC Bank Ltd — Q3 FY24
HDFC Bank reported a 33.5% YoY PAT growth to INR 164 billion, driven by strong advances growth of 4.9% QoQ and stable NIM at 3.4%.
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HDFC Bank reported a 33.5% YoY PAT growth to INR 164 billion, driven by strong advances growth of 4.9% QoQ and stable NIM at 3.4%. However, deposit growth lagged at 1.9% QoQ, with retail deposits growing 2.9% while non-retail deposits declined. The LDR rose above 110%, and LCR fell to 110%, signaling funding constraints. Management emphasized a focus on profitable growth, aiming to improve CASA ratio and replace borrowings with deposits. They guided for deposit growth to outpace loan growth by 300-400 bps to reduce LDR. Key risks include persistent liquidity tightness, elevated LDR, and slower-than-expected branch expansion (target of ~1,000 vs earlier 1,500). The bank plans to enhance cross-sell metrics disclosure to track synergy realization from the HDFC merger.
HDFC बैंक का मुनाफा पिछले साल के मुकाबले 33.5% बढ़कर 16,400 करोड़ रुपये हो गया। इसकी वजह कर्ज देने में 4.9% की तिमाही बढ़ोतरी और ब्याज दरों पर कमाई (NIM) 3.4% पर स्थिर रहना है। लेकिन जमा में सिर्फ 1.9% की बढ़ोतरी हुई, जिसमें आम लोगों की जमा 2.9% बढ़ी जबकि बड़े ग्राहकों की जमा घटी। कर्ज-जमा अनुपात (LDR) 110% से ऊपर चला गया, जिससे फंड की कमी का संकेत मिलता है। बैंक अब मुनाफे पर ध्यान देगा और जमा बढ़ाने पर जोर देगा ताकि LDR कम हो। लक्ष्य है कि जमा की बढ़त कर्ज से 3-4% ज्यादा रहे। जोखिमों में पैसे की कमी, ऊंचा LDR और शाखाएं खोलने की धीमी रफ्तार (1,500 के बजाय 1,000) शामिल हैं। बैंक HDFC मर्जर से फायदा दिखाने के लिए क्रॉस-सेल के आंकड़े भी बताएगा।
Key Numbers
CASA Ratio
37.7%
-430bps vs pre-merger
Declined from ~42% pre-merger due to deposit mix shift.
Retail Deposit Growth
INR 530 billion
+2.9% QoQ
Granular retail deposits grew, but non-retail deposits declined 3.3%.
Branch Additions
146 branches
+908 YoY
Total branches at 8,091; FY24 target revised to ~1,000 from 1,500.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
Deposit growth to outpace loan growth by 300-400 bps
Management expects deposit growth to exceed loan growth by 300-400 basis points to reduce the LDR over time.
NEW
Cost-to-income ratio to progressively decline to mid-30s
The bank aims to reduce cost-to-income from ~40% to mid-30% over the medium term through digital efficiencies and margin improvement.
NEW
Branch network to reach ~1,000 additions in FY24
Revised target from 1,500 to ~1,000 branches for FY24, with 570 branches in pipeline.
NEW
Cross-sell metrics to be disclosed from next quarter
Management will start reporting penetration of savings accounts, credit cards, and consumer durable loans among new mortgage customers.
DROPPED
ROA maintained at 1.9%-2.1%
Management reiterated its ability to maintain return on assets in the 1.9%-2.1% range, consistent with historical performance.
DROPPED
Construction finance book to grow steadily
The bank plans to grow the construction finance portfolio, which will support top-line and margin recovery.
DROPPED
NIM recovery over time via better mix
Margins are expected to improve as the bank substitutes high-cost debt with deposits and shifts loan mix towards retail.
NEW RISK
Elevated LDR and tight liquidity
LDR above 110% and LCR at 110% limit balance sheet flexibility; system liquidity turned negative for the first time in 3.5 years.
NEW RISK
Slower deposit growth constraining loan growth
Deposit growth of 1.9% QoQ lagged loan growth of 4.9%, forcing reliance on borrowings and investment sales.
NEW RISK
Branch expansion falling short of target
FY24 branch additions likely to be ~1,000 vs original target of 1,500, potentially limiting deposit mobilization.
NEW RISK
Margin pressure from rising cost of funds
CASA ratio declined and term deposit rates remain elevated; management did not commit to a timeline for margin improvement.
RISK GONE
Credit cost normalization
Current credit costs at 49 bps are below historical mean of ~80-100 bps; reversion could pressure profitability.
RISK GONE
Margin compression from excess liquidity
The 25 bps drag from ICRR and debt-funded liquidity may persist longer than expected, delaying NIM recovery.
RISK GONE
Non-retail NPA slippage from HDFC Ltd book
Though management downplays risk, the inherited non-retail book has some tail risk of further slippage.
🤫 Topics management stopped discussing
Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24
Current credit costs at 49 bps are below historical mean of ~80-100 bps; reversion could pressure profitability.
Management Guidance
Deposit growth to outpace loan growth by 300-400 bps
Management expects deposit growth to exceed loan growth by 300-400 basis points to reduce the LDR over time.
Management guidance growthCost-to-income ratio to progressively decline to mid-30s
The bank aims to reduce cost-to-income from ~40% to mid-30% over the medium term through digital efficiencies and margin improvement.
Management guidance marginsBranch network to reach ~1,000 additions in FY24
Revised target from 1,500 to ~1,000 branches for FY24, with 570 branches in pipeline.
Management guidance expansionCross-sell metrics to be disclosed from next quarter
Management will start reporting penetration of savings accounts, credit cards, and consumer durable loans among new mortgage customers.
Management guidance otherKey Risks
Elevated LDR and tight liquidity
LDR above 110% and LCR at 110% limit balance sheet flexibility; system liquidity turned negative for the first time in 3.5 years.
high · management_commentarySlower deposit growth constraining loan growth
Deposit growth of 1.9% QoQ lagged loan growth of 4.9%, forcing reliance on borrowings and investment sales.
high · data_observationBranch expansion falling short of target
FY24 branch additions likely to be ~1,000 vs original target of 1,500, potentially limiting deposit mobilization.
medium · management_commentaryMargin pressure from rising cost of funds
CASA ratio declined and term deposit rates remain elevated; management did not commit to a timeline for margin improvement.
medium · analyst_questionNotable Quotes
We do need deposits to be kicking in for the loans to be operating.
We are not caught up and we are not into one level of rate of growth as such... We are focused on returns.
The deposit rate of growth should outpace the loan rate of growth... at least 300 basis points-400 basis points higher.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was HDFC Bank's revenue in Q3 FY24?
HDFC Bank reported revenue of — in Q3 FY24, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did HDFC Bank management give for FY25?
Deposit growth to outpace loan growth by 300-400 bps: Management expects deposit growth to exceed loan growth by 300-400 basis points to reduce the LDR over time. Cost-to-income ratio to progressively decline to mid-30s: The bank aims to reduce cost-to-income from ~40% to mid-30% over the medium term through digital efficiencies and margin improvement. Branch network to reach ~1,000 additions in FY24: Revised target from 1,500 to ~1,000 branches for FY24, with 570 branches in pipeline. Cross-sell metrics to be disclosed from next quarter: Management will start reporting penetration of savings accounts, credit cards, and consumer durable loans among new mortgage customers.
What are the key risks for HDFC Bank in FY25?
Key risks include Elevated LDR and tight liquidity — LDR above 110% and LCR at 110% limit balance sheet flexibility; system liquidity turned negative for the first time in 3.5 years.; Slower deposit growth constraining loan growth — Deposit growth of 1.9% QoQ lagged loan growth of 4.9%, forcing reliance on borrowings and investment sales.; Branch expansion falling short of target — FY24 branch additions likely to be ~1,000 vs original target of 1,500, potentially limiting deposit mobilization.; Margin pressure from rising cost of funds — CASA ratio declined and term deposit rates remain elevated; management did not commit to a timeline for margin improvement..
Did HDFC Bank meet its previous quarter's guidance?
Of 1 tracked promise, management 0 met, 1 close, 0 missed.
Where can I read the full HDFC Bank Q3 FY24 concall transcript?
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