HSBC raises target for Kotak Mahindra Bank stock to INR 520

Published on 10/21/2026 at 09:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Advances rose 24.7 percent to INR 5.77 trillion in fiscal 2027's second quarter. Deposits grew 23.2 percent for Kotak Mahindra Bank stock.

Leadership and loan growth

HSBC lifted its target from INR 430 to INR 520 on October 7, 2026.
Net advances grew 24.7 percent to INR 5.77 trillion in fiscal 2027's second quarter.
Total deposits increased 23.2 percent to INR 6.51 trillion in the same quarter.
Kotak Mahindra Bank is scheduled to publish results on October 24, 2026.

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HSBC raised its price target for Kotak Mahindra Bank from INR 430 to INR 520 on October 7, 2026, according to Moneycontrol. The upgrade followed stronger loan growth and greater clarity over the lender's leadership.

Growth supports the target

Kotak Mahindra Bank's provisional business update for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 showed net advances of INR 5.77 trillion as of September 30, 2026, up 24.7 percent from the year-earlier period. The Economic Times reported the figures on October 6, 2026, linking the update to a 4 percent intraday rise in the Indian listing.

Total deposits reached INR 6.51 trillion, an increase of 23.2 percent from the second quarter of fiscal 2026. CASA deposits rose 11.3 percent to INR 2.49 trillion, giving the deposit franchise a slower growth rate than advances but still adding a quantified counterpoint to the lending expansion.

What changed before the target?

The sequence is clear. On October 1, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India approved Anup Kumar Saha as managing director and chief executive officer for three years from January 1, 2027, as Reuters reported. On October 5, 2026, the bank's update showed 24.7 percent annual advance growth and 23.2 percent annual deposit growth, according to ScanX. On October 7, 2026, HSBC raised its target to INR 520.

Which dates matter next?

BSE Nexus lists October 24, 2026, for Kotak Mahindra Bank's unaudited second-quarter and first-half results. January 1, 2027, is the scheduled start of Saha's three-year term, subject to the remaining formalities described by Reuters.

Stock context stays tied to execution

For investors, the central test is whether the 24.7 percent advance growth can translate into sustained earnings and a broader deposit base after the leadership transition. The 11.3 percent CASA increase trails total deposit growth, making funding quality an important part of the next results update.