HDFC Bank's deposit base exceeded its advances for the first time following the merger with its parent housing finance company in July 2023. Deposits grew by 15.8% year-on-year, primarily through term deposits,

HDFC Bank's Q3FY25 gross advances stood at ₹2,54,250 crore, marking a 0.9% sequential growth (QoQ) and a 3% year-on-year (YoY) increase.

HDFC Bank's deposits grew by 4.2% while loans rose by 0.9% for the quarter ending December 31. The bank is focusing on improving its loan-to-deposit ratio after its merger, engaging in loan securitization and acquiring stakes in other banks as part of its strategy.

The country's biggest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, on Saturday said it has registered a marginal 3 per cent increase in loan growth at Rs 25.42 lakh crore in the December quarter.