Result Update : HDFC Bank

Net profit of HDFC Bank rose 31.7 % to Rs.262.94 crore for the second quarter ended September 30,2006 against Rs.199.64 crore over the same period last year. Total deposits stood at Rs.63,447 crore (39.6% growth) and Total advances stood at Rs.49,326 crore (34.2% growth) for Q2. The Net Interest Margin was maintained at 4% which is highest in the industry. The Capital Adequacy Ratio was at 12.1%. The share of low cost deposit stood at 52% of total deposit base