HDFC Bank, India's largest private lender, reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 17,830 crore for the second quarter, surpassing market estimates. The bank's strong performance was driven by robust growth in deposits and loans, leading to a 14.7% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to Rs 76,040 crore. The positive earnings report resulted in HDFC Bank's stock rising nearly 2% and hitting a two-week high intraday. The bank's strong financial results have positioned it favorably in the market, as it came ahead of analysts’ expectations and surpassed market estimates. $BKX