Mutual Funds Increase Stakes in Private Banks: HDFC Bank Records Major Surge

 

Mutual funds have significantly increased their investments in top private banks over the past year, with notable gains in shareholding observed. From June 2023 to June 2024, the Nifty Private Bank index surged from 22,953.30 to 26,144.22, reflecting a substantial increase of 3,190.92 points. This trend correlates with the rise in mutual fund ownership in these banks.

HDFC Bank Leads the Surge

HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector bank, saw the most significant boost in mutual fund shareholding, climbing from 17.6% to 24.83%—a rise of 723 basis points. Kotak Mahindra Bank followed with its mutual fund shareholding increasing from 9.5% to 16.52%, marking a 702 basis-point increase. IndusInd Bank also saw a notable rise, with mutual fund ownership growing by 593 basis points to 19.91%.

Minor Adjustment for ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank experienced a minor reduction in mutual fund shareholding, down by 0.04% to 29.18% as of June 2024. This slight dip is the only exception among the major private banks during this period.

Share Price Performance

The uptick in mutual fund investment has been accompanied by a rise in share prices. For example, Axis Bank's share price soared from Rs 987.54 on June 30, 2023, to Rs 1,266.46 by June 28, 2024. Similarly, Federal Bank's shares increased from Rs 126.5 to Rs 177.09. Notably, all banks, except Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Bank, experienced positive share price movements.

Increased Investment and Robust Sector Outlook

Mutual funds’ investments have been particularly robust. IIFL Securities reported on July 12 that mutual funds purchased HDFC Bank shares worth over Rs 42,000 crore in the first half of 2024, a significant increase compared to previous years.

Despite a mixed trend in the latest quarterly results, with private banks showing a 23% year-on-year increase in net profit but facing pressure on net interest margins, the sector remains strong. Seasonal challenges in the first quarter of FY25, such as heatwaves and stress on agricultural portfolios, were noted. However, banks are optimistic about continued growth and positive trends moving forward.

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