FIIs sell Rs 35,000 crore stake in HDFC Bank in Q4 amid stock slump

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-08T00:08:35+00:00

Foreign institutional investors sold Rs 35,000 crore of HDFC Bank shares in Q1 2026, causing a 26.2% stock drop. This follows three quarters of reduced FII stakes while domestic investors increased holdings. The bank faces governance and integration challenges, yet management remains optimistic about recovery.

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2026-04-08 00:08:35

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Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold approximately Rs 35,000 crore worth of HDFC Bank shares in the March 2026 quarter, leading to a significant stock decline of 26.2%. This marked the third consecutive quarter of FII stake reduction, while domestic institutional investors, particularly mutual funds, increased their holdings. The bank’s challenges include governance concerns, post-merger integration issues, regulatory actions, and allegations of employee misconduct, though management remains confident in recovery.

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