HDFC Bank, M&M from S&P BSE Sensex hit new high

Threee companies – HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) – from the S&P BSE Sensex hit their respective new highs, on the BSE in intra-day trade on Thursday in otherwise range-bound market.
HDFC Bank hit a new high of Rs 2,127, up 4% on the BSE in early morning trade, after its American Depository Receipts (ADR) surged nearly 9% on Wednesday. The stock surpassed its previous high of Rs 2,065 recorded on May 15, 2018 on the BSE in intra-day trade.

According to Business Standard report, the allotment of employee stock options (ESOPs) has created 143 basis points (bps) headroom for FIIs in HDFC Bank. This has created a last minute rush among foreign institutional investors (FIIs) wanting to buy HDFC Bank shares.

Market participants are expecting huge demand for HDFC Bank stock on June 1, when the window opens for FII buying. Brokerage firm Macquarie estimates a volume of $1 billion in the stock, when the window opens on June 1, added report.