HDFC Bank Share Price Prediction for Monday, 26 October 2026

October 23, 2026
Posted by: Ankit Jaiswal
Category: Uncategorized

HDFC Bank closed at Rs 692.80, down 0.18%. Nifty 50 fell 0.39%. India VIX rose 6.98% to 16.86. Next session is Monday, 26 October.

Quick Answer

The hdfc bank share price prediction for monday is cautious for Monday, 26 October 2026. HDFC Bank fell 0.18 percent to Rs 692.80 on Friday, a fourth straight decline, and is about 4.9 percent below last Friday’s close of 728.85. The stock traded between 686.85 and 696.80, while the Bank Nifty fell 1.16 percent.

This hdfc bank share price prediction for monday follows a Friday, 23 October 2026 session in which HDFC Bank fell 0.18 percent to Rs 692.80, a fourth straight decline, on volume of about 19 million shares on NSE.

Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, and Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, are tracking HDFC Bank alongside the broader Nifty 50 and Sensex trend through the weekend, with the next trading session on Monday, 26 October 2026.

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What Friday Told Us

HDFC Bank closed at Rs 692.80, down 0.18 percent on 23 October 2026.
The broader Nifty 50 fell 0.39 percent.
India VIX rose 6.98 percent to 16.86.

HDFC Bank Share Price Prediction for Monday: Key Levels

HDFC Bank traded between 686.85 and 696.80 on Friday, against a previous close of 694.05, and settled at 692.80. On the downside, 686.85 is the first reference level to watch if the day’s move is tested. On the upside, 694.05 and 696.80 mark the nearest resistance. Univest’s analysts treat these as reference points drawn from Friday’s trading range, not as targets.

Trend	Support	Resistance
Negative	686.85	694.05, 696.80

The table uses Friday’s high, low and previous close for HDFC Bank.

Key Drivers for Monday

HDFC Bank fell 0.18 percent, with a high of 696.80 and a low of 686.85.
The small fall was far milder than the Bank Nifty’s 1.16 percent decline, so the stock held up better than the banking index.
Credit growth and net interest margin updates are the stock’s usual triggers.

For traders, this hdfc bank share price prediction for monday is a framework for planning risk, with position size and stop levels left to the individual.

Anyone following this hdfc bank share price prediction for monday should keep the next session’s opening range in view before reading too much into early moves.

Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla suggest revisiting this hdfc bank share price prediction for monday after the first thirty minutes of Monday’s trade.

Sector Context for HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank is the largest private bank by market value, and it is best read alongside the Bank Nifty, which fell 1.16 percent. The stock’s tiny fall on Friday followed a 1.82 percent drop on Thursday, so the pace of selling slowed. These are educational views, not buy calls, and each should be checked against your own risk plan before acting.

How Friday’s Broader Session Unfolded

The Nifty 50 closed at 22,600.00, down 0.39 percent, with a high of 22,787.25 and a low of 22,372.00. The Sensex closed at 73,123.83, down 0.17 percent, and the Bank Nifty closed at 54,287.35, down 1.16 percent. India VIX, the market’s fear gauge, rose 6.98 percent to 16.86, which points to higher expected swings in the near term. The Nifty 50 has fallen about 2.4 percent over the holiday-shortened week from last Friday’s close of 23,146.15. The Nifty Midcap 50 fell 2.10 percent and the Nifty Next 50 fell 2.26 percent, so selling was heavier outside the Nifty 50. Nifty Metal fell 2.71 percent and Nifty PSU Bank fell 2.26 percent, while Nifty IT fell 0.27 percent. The trigger for the broad fall was not independently confirmed.

Univest’s analysts suggest treating this hdfc bank share price prediction for monday as a preparation note for Monday, 26 October 2026, rather than a signal that changes over the weekend.

Analyst View for Monday

Kunal Singla suggests that the stock needs to reclaim 694.05, the previous close, to turn the tone constructive, with 686.85 the support to watch.

Ankit Jaiswal flags that the pace of selling slowed on Friday, but ICICI Bank also slipped, so private banks as a group are still under pressure.

This hdfc bank share price prediction for monday will be most useful when read alongside the support and resistance table above.

Why This Is Written for Monday

This hdfc bank share price prediction for monday is written after the close on Friday, 23 October 2026, using Friday’s closing data, for the next regular trading session on Monday, 26 October 2026. Indian equity markets are closed on Saturday, 24 October, and Sunday, 25 October, so Friday’s closing prices remain the last cash-market data until trading resumes on Monday. Treat it as a briefing to prepare for that session, not a live call that updates over the weekend.

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A fair reading of this hdfc bank share price prediction for monday is that Friday’s data sets the context, while Monday’s first hour decides how much of it carries forward.

Risks to This Prediction

A rise in bond yields could weigh on bank stocks.
Company-specific news or rating changes could override the broader trend.
After four falls in a row, a technical rebound is possible.

As with any hdfc bank share price prediction for monday, the opening minutes of Monday’s trade will confirm or challenge the levels discussed here.

Readers comparing views should note that this hdfc bank share price prediction for monday draws only on Friday’s closing numbers and the factors listed here.

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Conclusion

The hdfc bank share price prediction for monday leans cautious into 26 October 2026, with broader Nifty 50 direction and any stock-specific news as the key variables to track. Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla will revisit this view once Monday’s opening trade confirms direction.

The hdfc bank share price prediction for monday also depends on India VIX, so a fresh rise in volatility would weaken the case made here.

Disclaimer: Investments in securities are subject to market risk. Read all related documents carefully before investing. The information provided here is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Univest is a SEBI-registered investment adviser (Registration No. INH000013776). Past performance is not indicative of future returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hdfc bank share price prediction for monday?

Ans. It is cautious for 26 October 2026, after HDFC Bank closed at Rs 692.80 on Friday, down 0.18 percent.

Why is this a prediction for Monday, 26 October 2026?

Ans. Because Indian equity markets are closed on Saturday and Sunday, so the next regular trading session after Friday, 23 October 2026, is Monday, 26 October 2026.

Why did HDFC Bank fall on Friday?

Ans. HDFC Bank fell 0.18 percent while the Bank Nifty fell 1.16 percent. The specific trigger was not independently confirmed.

What are the key HDFC Bank levels for Monday?

Ans. Friday’s low of 686.85 is the nearest support below the price, while the previous close of 694.05 and Friday’s high of 696.80 are the nearest resistance.

Is this a buy or sell call?

Ans. No. This is an educational outlook from Univest’s research team, not a buy or sell call. Traders should check any view against their own risk plan before acting.

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Author: Ankit Jaiswal

Ankit Jaiswal is the Senior Research Analyst at Univest, leading the platform's in-house equity research desk and serving as the editorial reviewer for all research and blog content published at univest.in. With 11+ years of experience in Indian equity markets, he oversees stock recommendations, earnings analysis, sector coverage, and ensures every published article meets SEBI Research Analyst Regulations. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata — one of India's most prestigious commerce institutions — and has cleared CMT Level 2 from the CMT Association, a globally recognised certification in technical analysis and market research. His research methodology combines fundamental analysis (earnings quality, balance sheet strength, management commentary) with advanced technical analysis (chart patterns, momentum indicators, market structure) — giving Univest's retail investors a dual-lens approach that most Indian research platforms lack. Ankit is among the most comprehensively certified analysts in Indian financial media, holding five NISM certifications: Series-XV (Research Analyst), Series-VIII (Equity Derivatives), Series-VII (SORM), Series-VI (Depository Operations), and Series-V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors). At Univest — India's SEBI-registered research and advisory platform — Ankit's responsibilities include leading the research team, finalising stock recommendations published across Pro Lite, Pro Super, and Pro Gold advisory services, and maintaining editorial oversight of all YMYL financial content published on the blog.