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ICICIBANK Financial Services 21 Oct 2023

Icicibank Ltd — Q2 FY24

ICICI Bank delivered a strong Q2 FY24 with PAT growing 35.8% YoY to INR 102.61 billion, driven by robust loan growth of 18.3% YoY and stable asset quality.

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ICICI Bank delivered a strong Q2 FY24 with PAT growing 35.8% YoY to INR 102.61 billion, driven by robust loan growth of 18.3% YoY and stable asset quality. Core operating profit rose 21.7% YoY to INR 143.14 billion, while NIM moderated to 4.53% from 4.78% QoQ due to deposit repricing. Management expects full-year margins similar to FY23. Retail and SME loans grew 21.4% and 29.4% YoY respectively, with unsecured portfolios performing well within risk parameters. The bank added 174 branches in the quarter and continues to invest in technology. Key risk: potential margin compression from continued deposit cost repricing and competitive pricing pressures in loans.

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Quarter Snapshot

Domestic Loan Growth 19.3%
+19.3% YoY

Domestic loan portfolio grew 19.3% year-over-year and 4.8% sequentially.

Net NPA Ratio 0.43%
-17bps YoY

Net NPA ratio declined to 0.43% from 0.60% a year ago, reflecting improving asset quality.

CASA Growth 7.1%
+7.1% YoY

Average current and savings account deposits grew 7.1% year-over-year.

Fee Income Growth 16.2%
+16.2% YoY

Fee income increased 16.2% year-on-year to INR 52.04 billion, with retail fees contributing 78%.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q2 FY24 vs Q1 FY24
3 new guidance3 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
Full-year NIM similar to FY23

Management expects net interest margin for FY24 to be at a similar level as FY23 (4.53%), with some moderation from Q2 levels.

NEW
Continued branch expansion

The bank added 174 branches in Q2 and 350 in H1, with plans to continue expanding based on micro-market opportunities.

NEW
Technology investment at ~9% of opex

Technology expenses were about 9.2% of operating expenses in H1, and the bank will continue investing in technology, people, and distribution.

DROPPED
Cost of deposits to increase for next 2-3 quarters

Management expects cost of deposits to continue rising for the next couple of quarters due to repricing of maturing deposits and incremental growth.

DROPPED
Continue investing in technology, people, and distribution

The bank will maintain investments in technology, employee hiring, and branch expansion to drive franchise growth.

DROPPED
Focus on risk-calibrated profitable growth

Management aims to grow market share across key segments while maintaining prudent provisioning and strong capital levels.

NEW RISK
Margin compression from deposit repricing

NIM declined sequentially due to lagged impact of term deposit rate increases; further moderation expected in coming quarters.

NEW RISK
Unsecured loan stress in industry

Analysts raised concerns about rising delinquencies in small-ticket unsecured loans; management downplayed risk for ICICI due to focus on upper segments.

NEW RISK
Competitive pressure on loan pricing

Management acknowledged intense competition across mortgages, personal loans, and corporate lending, which could pressure yields.

NEW RISK
Regulatory penalty on cross-selling

RBI imposed a fine for non-compliance related to cross-selling of non-financial products in 2020-21; corrective actions taken.

RISK GONE
Unsecured loan growth may attract regulatory action

Rapid growth in personal loans and credit cards (40.6% YoY) could lead to higher NPAs or regulatory risk-weight increases if industry stress emerges.

RISK GONE
NIM compression from rising deposit costs

Cost of deposits is expected to rise for 2-3 quarters, pressuring NIMs further before stabilization.

RISK GONE
Employee cost growth outpacing revenue

Employee expenses grew 36.3% YoY due to hiring and increments; if revenue growth moderates, operating leverage may be delayed.

RISK GONE
Competitive pressure in corporate lending

Pricing pressure in wholesale lending persists, though ICICI Bank focuses on ecosystem-based relationships to maintain returns.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance Full-year NIM similar to FY23

Management expects net interest margin for FY24 to be at a similar level as FY23 (4.53%), with some moderation from Q2 levels.

Top risk Margin compression from deposit repricing

NIM declined sequentially due to lagged impact of term deposit rate increases; further moderation expected in coming quarters.

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