HDFC Bank Ltd., India’s largest private lender, second-quarter profit came ahead of analysts’ expectations helped by strong growth in deposits and loans.

HDFC Bank, India's largest private lender, aims to lower its loan-to-deposit ratio (LDR) to pre-merger levels in the next two to three years, its chief financial officer said on Saturday. The bank's LDR was at around 86-87% prior to its merger with parent Housing Development Finance Corporation in July 2023,

HDFC Bank , India’s largest private sector lender, has announced a net profit of Rs 16,821 crore for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting a 5 per cent year-on-year increase and surpassing analysts' expectations.