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ICICIBANK Financial Services 19 Jul 2025

Icicibank Ltd — Q1 FY26

ICICI Bank reported a 15.5% YoY PAT growth to INR 127.68 billion for Q1 FY26, driven by core operating profit growth of 13.6% YoY and higher treasury gains.

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ICICI Bank reported a 15.5% YoY PAT growth to INR 127.68 billion for Q1 FY26, driven by core operating profit growth of 13.6% YoY and higher treasury gains. Net interest income rose 10.6% YoY to INR 216.35 billion, though NIM compressed to 4.34% from 4.41% in Q4 due to repo rate cuts and deposit repricing. Domestic loan growth was 12% YoY, led by business banking (+29.7% YoY), while retail growth remained subdued at 6.9% YoY. Asset quality was stable with net NPA at 0.41%. Management expects gradual margin pressure in Q2 from full repo rate transmission, offset by lower deposit costs. Credit costs normalized to ~50 bps excluding KCC seasonality. A key risk is the slowdown in unsecured retail growth and potential asset quality normalization in business banking.

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Quarter Snapshot

Domestic Loan Growth 12%
+12% YoY

Domestic loan portfolio grew 12% year-on-year, driven by business banking (+29.7% YoY).

Net NPA Ratio 0.41%
-2bps YoY

Net NPA ratio improved to 0.41% from 0.43% a year ago, reflecting stable asset quality.

CET1 Ratio 16.31%
Flat QoQ

CET1 ratio remained strong at 16.31%, including Q1 profits, supporting growth.

Cost of Deposits 4.85%
-15bps QoQ

Cost of deposits declined 15 bps sequentially to 4.85%, aided by savings rate cuts and wholesale deposit runoff.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q1 FY26 vs Q4 FY25
3 new guidance3 dropped2 new risk2 risk resolved
NEW
NIM pressure in Q2 from repo rate transmission

Full impact of 50 bps repo rate cut in June will flow through in Q2, partially offset by lower deposit costs.

NEW
Credit cost normalization to ~50 bps

Underlying credit cost expected to be around 50 bps, excluding KCC seasonality in Q1 and Q3.

NEW
Business banking to grow faster than overall loan book

Business banking portfolio expected to grow faster, increasing its share of total loans.

DROPPED
Margin pressure expected from rate cuts

Management expects some impact on NIMs as loan repricing is immediate while deposit repricing lags, but will manage through growth and other levers.

DROPPED
Continued focus on risk-adjusted PPOP

The bank will prioritize risk-adjusted pre-provision operating profit over pure loan growth, making tactical pricing calls as needed.

DROPPED
Unsecured retail NPL stabilization expected to continue

NPL formation on unsecured retail has broadly stabilized; management hopes for improvement in coming quarters.

NEW RISK
Unsecured retail growth slowdown

Personal loans and credit card portfolios grew only 1.4% and 1.5% YoY respectively, reflecting systemic softness and cautious underwriting.

NEW RISK
Potential asset quality normalization in business banking

Rapid growth in business banking (29.7% YoY) may lead to higher credit costs as portfolio matures.

RISK GONE
Competitive pressure from PSU banks on pricing

Public sector banks are pricing loans below ICICI Bank, creating challenges for growth in segments like housing.

RISK GONE
Global trade uncertainty impact on credit quality

Management noted that global trade-related issues could affect the economy and portfolio performance, though current comfort is high.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Competitive pressure from PSU banks on pricing

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25, Q4 FY25

Public sector banks are pricing loans below ICICI Bank, creating challenges for growth in segments like housing.

Personal loan growth to trend down further

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25

Personal loan growth has slowed from 40% YoY to 17% and is expected to decline further over the next couple of quarters due to tighter underwriting.

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Top guidance NIM pressure in Q2 from repo rate transmission

Full impact of 50 bps repo rate cut in June will flow through in Q2, partially offset by lower deposit costs.

Top risk Unsecured retail growth slowdown

Personal loans and credit card portfolios grew only 1.4% and 1.5% YoY respectively, reflecting systemic softness and cautious underwriting.

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