Federal Bank's stock just blasted to a fresh all-time high of ₹263, leaving investors buzzing with excitement and worry. Is this your golden chance to jump in, or a sign to lock in profits before a dip?
Why the Skyrocketing Surge Now?The bank hit this peak amid strong market vibes and big wins. Blackstone poured in ₹6,200 crore for a 9.99% stake, boosting confidence and cash for growth—like grabbing smaller banks or pumping up loans. Deposits jumped 7.3% to ₹2.89 lakh crore in Q2 FY26, with solid core income fueling the rally. Shares climbed 22% in a year, smashing the Sensex, thanks to steady profits and trading above all key averages.
Born in 1931 as Travancore Federal Bank in Kerala, it started small for local farmers. Kulangara Paulo Hormis, a sharp lawyer from a farm family, grabbed control in 1945 and turned it into a powerhouse. He grew it from one branch to 285 nationwide by snapping up weak banks and pushing farmer loans via clever Kuries. Renamed Federal Bank in 1949, it hit scheduled status by 1970 and now boasts 1,656 branches across India.
Experts eye steady climbs if growth holds. Targets sit at ₹315 by 2026 on retail loans and NRI bets, ₹536 by 2030 with digital pushes, around ₹700-800 by 2035 on market share grabs, and possibly ₹1,000+ by 2040 if it cracks top private banks. But watch NPAs and economy shakes—these are guesses based on trends.
