- Strong Parentage: HDFC Securities (HSL), a subsidiary of HDFC Bank with around a 95% stake, enhances the bank's service offerings. It benefits from customer sourcing, cross-selling opportunities, and access to HDFC Bank's retail clients and extensive branch network
- Established Player In Retail Broking: HSL is a full-service securities brokerage primarily focused on retail, with about 99% of its broking volumes in the first nine months of FY2024 coming from the retail segment. Its strong retail presence is bolstered by its status as a subsidiary of HDFC Bank.
- Increasing Gearing Ratio: HSL’s gearing ratio increased to 4.4x as of December 31, 2023, up from 2.9x on March 31, 2023, 2.8x on March 31, 2022, and 0.6x on March 31, 2020.
- Strong Market Position: HSL ranks among the top equity brokers by active clients, with 1.03 million active customers on the NSE as of June 30, 2023. It holds a market share of approximately 3.4% in active clients and has a stronger presence in the high-yielding cash segment.
- Profitability: HSL has maintained strong profitability, with a 4-year average net profit (PAT) to net operating income (NOI) ratio of 51.0% and a return on equity (RoE) of 47.6% between FY2020 and FY2023.