ICICI Bank beats estimates, but HDFC Bank posts steady Q4 results. Analysts decode growth outlook for both the banks, share price targets and if should you buy the bank stocks
Technically, ICICI Bank looks stronger on charts and may test new highs after a brief consolidation, believes Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking.
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Private sector lender posts 8.5 per cent rise in Q4FY26 net profit, supported by lower provisions and steady income growth, while asset quality continues to improve
ICICI Bank's consolidated net profit increased by 9.28 per cent to Rs 14,755 crore in the March quarter, according to an exchange filing on Saturday. It had reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 13,502 crore in the year-ago period. On a standalone basis, the second-largest private sector lender's net profit rose 8.5 per cent to Rs 13,702 crore compared to Rs 12,630 crore in the year-ago period. For the recently ended fiscal year 2025-26, its post-tax profit increased 6.2 per cent to Rs 50,147 crore from Rs 47,227 crore in FY25. In the reporting quarter, the bank posted an 8.4 per cent increase in the core net-interest income to Rs 22,979 crore, while the non-interest income, excluding treasury, rose 5.6 per cent to Rs 7,415 crore. The operating expenses grew 12 per cent to Rs 12,089 crore for the reporting quarter. From an asset quality perspective, the gross non-performing assets ratio improved to 1.40 per cent from 1.53 per cent in December and 1.67 per cent a year ago. Its
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ICICI Bank Q4FY26 preview: Analysts expect ICICI Bank to report steady NII growth, strong loan expansion, but muted profit due to margin pressure and provisioning normalisation.
Global brokerage Nomura prefers private banks over PSU bank stocks, citing limited re-rating scope, weaker earnings quality, and high leverage risks among PSBs. It likes Axis Bank & ICICI Bank
Analysts at Ambit Capital expect Iran war to slow bank credit growth to 10-12 per cent in bear case scenario, pressure margins, and cap liquidity. It prefers private bank stocks like HDFC & ICICI Bank
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Nifty Bank index has corrected 16 per cent since the start of the West Asia war on February 28, 2026
ICICI Bank CEO Sandeep Bakhshi on Saturday said India's strong growth has been driven by human capital and digital progress. Bakhshi said this at the 70th Annual Convocation ceremony of XLRI here. The ICICI Bank CEO was conferred with the prestigious Sir Jehangir Ghandy Medal for Industrial and Social Peace, XLRI's highest honour, recognising outstanding contributions to industry and society. Addressing the gathering, Bakhshi highlighted India's strong growth driven by human capital and digital progress. He urged graduates to embrace continuous learning, stay resilient and focus on excellence over comparison. Emphasising humility, compassion and 'seva bhav', he called upon students to lead with purpose while upholding XLRI's values. Tata Steel CEO & MD T V Narendran, who is also the Chairman, Board of Governors, XLRI Jamshedpur, highlighted that graduation marks a pivotal transition where future outcomes will be shaped by individual choices and values. He underscored the growing
Nomura has warned that bank margins may decline in FY27 as credit growth continues to outpace deposits. Rising CD ratio, falling LCR, and weak deposit growth remain key risks for the banking sector.
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ICICI Bank will focus on building a stable liability base while maintaining growth, supported by diversified sourcing, calibrated lending, and steady margins, says report
A total of 100 stocks from the Nifty 500 index registered new 52-week lows on Monday as selling intensified amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
Kotak Institutional Equities is bullish on private banks over PSU banks peers citing better valuations and risk-reward.
UK-based Prudential Plc is considering a divestment of its stake in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, its long-standing joint venture with ICICI Bank, according to a Business Standard report
Based on interactions with direct selling agents (DSAs) across western India, Motilal Oswal said MSME credit demand remains healthy in Q4FY26
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