HDFC Bank Limited has informed the Exchange about Credit Rating- Revision
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S&P Global Ratings has upgraded HDFC Bank's long-term issuer credit rating from BBB-/Positive to BBB/Stable, along with the short-term rating moving to A-2 from A-3. This upgrade mirrors India's sovereign rating upgrade to BBB/Stable/A-2 from BBB-/Positive/A-3, as S&P does not rate Indian banks above the sovereign level. The bank's standalone credit profile (SACP) was maintained at 'a-', indicating its inherent financial strength remains unchanged. S&P expects HDFC Bank's risk-adjusted capital ratio to be 13.5%-14.5% over the next two years, supported by lower risk weights and INR 125 billion in IPO proceeds from subsidiary HDB Financial Services. The outlook is stable, reflecting expectations of solid market position, strong capitalization, and low credit costs over the next two years.
This is a positive development for HDFC Bank shareholders, signaling improved creditworthiness on the back of India's stronger economic profile. The upgrade could help lower the bank's overseas borrowing costs and enhance its appeal to foreign institutional investors, though the rating is capped by the sovereign ceiling and its standalone profile remains unchanged.