HDFC's Q3 biz update confirms recovery; re-rating in HFCs likely: Analysts

Housing sales have picked up in recent months as the economy slowly limps back to normalcy. Therefore, a strong recovery along with better margins could re-rate stocks in HFC sector, analysts say

Mortgage lender HDFC’s December quarter (Q3FY21) business update brought the spotlight back on housing finance corporations (HFCs) in Tuesday’s trading session. Shares of HDFC advanced 3.08 per cent to hit a new high of Rs 2,658.5 on the BSE after the HFC reported a healthy 26 per cent year on year (YoY) pick-up in individual loan disbursement during the quarter (Q3FY21).
 

Others in the pack followed suit as shares of Aavas Financiers surged 5.3 per cent, LIC Housing Finance gained 2.3 per cent, GIC Housing Finance (1.6 per cent), and Can Fin Homes (1.4 per cent). In comparison, the benchmark