Banking on Stability: Moody’s Says HDFC Is Still Rock Solid

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Moody's Investors Service has performed its standard review of HDFC Bank Limited's credit ratings and reaffirmed the bank's stable outlook and good financial fundamentals. The review, done on July 14, 2025, was not preceded by any rating actions but involved a comprehensive reevaluation of the bank's creditworthiness against prevailing market conditions and methodology changes.

Key Findings from the Review

1. No Rating Action Was Taken
The review did not reveal any upgrades, downgrades, or outlook changes. Moody's restated HDFC Bank's existing ratings as being satisfactory, supporting its strong financials and stable track record of performance.

2. Methodology and Market Context
The assessment was conducted on Moody's core approach for banks, as of November 2024. Macro-economic conditions, interest rate directions, and sector trends that might affect HDFC Bank's credit profile in the next 12–18 months were taken into account by the committee.

3. Strengths Underpinning Stability
HDFC Bank continues to exhibit strong operating profitability, a high-quality deposit base, and judicious risk management. Its capital positions are strong, and liquidity buffers are high, and this strengthens the confidence of Moody's in the bank's resilience.

4. Government Support Assumptions
Moody's has a moderate assumption of government support for HDFC Bank's senior unsecured debt and deposit ratings, which is a factor in the overall credit stability of its outlook.

5. Forward-Looking View
Though an abrupt fluctuation is not expected, Moody's will go on monitoring HDFC Bank's performance and externalities. Any noticeable changes will be included in future reviews.

Sources: Moody's Investors Service, ResearchPool, Moody's.com