Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), the country’s largest housing finance company, reported 2 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit figures for the second quarter ended September 30, 2015. During July-September 2015, the lender posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 2,106.51 crore against Rs 2,064.36 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago.
Consolidated total income increased from Rs 11,644.08 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 to Rs 12,530.28 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.
On a standalone basis, HDFC reported net profit of Rs 1,604.56 crore, up 18.19 per cent for the quarter under review against Rs 1,357.56 crore in the same quarter last year.
As at September 30, 2015, the loan book stood at Rs 237991 crore as against Rs 212344 crore in the previous year.
HDFC also informed BSE regarding approval for re-appointment of Keki M Mistry as the managing director (designated as vice-chairman and chief executive officer) of the corporation, subject to approval of the shareholders of the Corporation.
The company’s shares were trading 1.15 per cent down at Rs 1325 in afternoon trade.