HDFC Bank Q1 Net Profit Down 1.31%, Approves Bonus Share Issue and ₹5 Special Dividend

HDFC Bank posts a 1.31% decline in consolidated net profit to ₹16,258 crore for Q2 2025. Standalone net profit increased to ₹18,155 crore. Total income jumped to ₹99,200 crore. The bank approved its first-ever bonus share issue and a special dividend of ₹5 per share.

HDFC Bank has announced its quarterly results for Q2 2025, revealing a 1.31% decline in consolidated net profit to ₹16,258 crore. The standalone net profit, however, increased to ₹18,155 crore, indicating strong performance in certain segments. Total income jumped to ₹99,200 crore, reflecting a robust operational environment.

The bank's board approved its first-ever bonus share issue and a special interim dividend of ₹5 per share. This marks a significant milestone for HDFC Bank, which has never undertaken a bonus issue since its inception. The record date for determining the entitlement of members to receive the bonus equity shares has been set as Wednesday, August 27, 2025 [2].

The bonus issue is a 1:1 share allotment, meaning shareholders will receive one fully paid-up equity share of face value Rs 1 for every one existing fully paid-up equity share of Rs 1 held. The authorized share capital was increased from Rs 1,190.61 crore to Rs 2,000 crore to accommodate the bonus issuance [2].

The special interim dividend, representing a 500% payout, will be paid to eligible shareholders on Monday, August 11, 2025. The record date for determining the eligibility of members to receive the dividend is Friday, July 25, 2025 [1].

Investors will be closely monitoring HDFC Bank's performance and the impact of the bonus issue and special dividend on the stock price. The options market is pricing in a ±3% move in HDFC Bank shares ahead of the 31 July expiry, setting the stage for various trading strategies [4].

References:
[1] https://www.goodreturns.in/news/hdfc-bank-q1-results-net-profit-rises-12-2-yoy-to-rs-18-155-cr-board-recommends-1-1-bonus-shares-1443795.html
[2] https://m.economictimes.com/markets/stocks/earnings/hdfc-bank-announces-11-bonus-issue-in-its-first-ever-bonus-share-issue/articleshow/122780791.cms
[3] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/hdfc-bank-to-mull-bonus-issue-special-interim-dividend-on-july-19/articleshow/122550866.cms
[4] https://upstox.com/news/market-news/earnings/hdfc-bank-q1-results-preview-earnings-bonus-issue-dividend-technical-structure-and-options-strategy/article-178314/