While the profitability of HDFC Bank is anticipated to remain steady, net interest margin (NIM) is expected to recover gradually.

Private sector major HDFC Bank on Saturday reported 5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) and 4 per cent quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) growth in Q2FY25 net profit at ₹16,821 crore, aided by higher net interest income (NII).

Investors are showing increased interest in HDFC Bank shares, anticipating a positive performance in the upcoming quarterly results.

HDFC Bank is the largest private sector lender in India. The bank will declare its quarterly results for three months period ended on September 30 today.

Analysts are estimating the bank's Profit After Tax (PAT) to reach Rs 16,267.6 crore, which reflects a 1.9% growth compared to the previous year's figure of Rs 15,976.1 crore.