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ICICIBANK Financial Services 25 Oct 2025

Icicibank Ltd — Q2 FY26

ICICI Bank reported a steady Q2 FY26 with PAT growing 5.2% YoY to INR 123.59 billion, driven by core operating profit growth of 6.5% YoY.

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ICICI Bank reported a steady Q2 FY26 with PAT growing 5.2% YoY to INR 123.59 billion, driven by core operating profit growth of 6.5% YoY. Net interest income rose 7.4% YoY to INR 215.29 billion, with NIM stable at 4.30%. Domestic loan growth accelerated to 10.6% YoY, led by business banking (+24.8% YoY) and retail (+6.6% YoY). Asset quality improved, with net NPA at 0.39% and lower slippages. Management guided for range-bound margins and sustained growth, citing investments in distribution and digital platforms. Key risks include competitive pressure on margins and potential impact from ECL norms, though the bank holds strong contingency provisions of INR 131 billion.

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Quarter Snapshot

Domestic Loan Growth YoY 10.6%
+10.6pp YoY

Domestic loan portfolio grew 10.6% year-on-year, with sequential growth of 3.3%.

Net NPA Ratio 0.39%
-3bps YoY

Net NPA ratio improved to 0.39% from 0.42% a year ago, reflecting better asset quality.

CASA Growth YoY 9.7%
+9.7pp YoY

Average CASA deposits grew 9.7% year-on-year, supporting stable funding profile.

Cost of Deposits 4.64%
-24bps YoY

Cost of deposits declined to 4.64% from 4.88% a year ago, aiding margin stability.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q2 FY26 vs Q1 FY26
3 new guidance3 dropped4 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
NIMs expected to be range-bound over next couple of quarters

Management expects net interest margins to remain broadly stable, with no major movements either way, despite deposit repricing and competitive dynamics.

NEW
Loan growth to sustain with positive outlook

Management is positive on growth outlook, citing sequential pick-up in retail and strong business banking growth, but refrains from giving a specific year-end number.

NEW
Operating expenses not expected to increase at Q2 pace

Management indicated that sequential OpEx growth should moderate from the Q2 level, though continued investment in distribution will persist.

DROPPED
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.

DROPPED
Credit cost normalization to ~50 bps

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

DROPPED
Business banking to grow faster than overall loan book

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

NEW RISK
ECL provisioning impact uncertain

The final ECL guidelines are yet to be issued; while management expects no transition impact given existing provisions, ongoing credit costs under ECL remain to be assessed.

NEW RISK
Competitive pressure on margins

Management acknowledged competitive dynamics in the market as a factor that could influence NIMs, though they expect range-bound margins.

NEW RISK
KCC seasonality impacting asset quality

Higher NPA additions from the Kisan credit card portfolio are typical in Q1 and Q3, which could affect credit costs in upcoming quarters.

NEW RISK
Potential slowdown in IT services sector affecting salary accounts

An analyst raised concerns about unemployment in IT services impacting salaried accounts; management noted no impact so far but acknowledged the sector's significance.

RISK GONE
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.

RISK GONE
Margin compression from repo rate cuts

Full transmission of 50 bps repo cut in June will pressure NIM in Q2, though partially offset by lower deposit costs.

RISK GONE
Potential asset quality normalization in business banking

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

🤫 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.

Credit cost to normalize around 50 bps

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q1 FY26, Q3 FY25

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

Margin pressure expected from rate cuts

Mentioned in Q1 FY26, Q4 FY25

Full transmission of 50 bps repo cut in June will pressure NIM in Q2, though partially offset by lower deposit costs.

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.

Unsecured retail credit cost normalization

Mentioned in Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25

Personal loan and credit card portfolios have seen increased delinquencies over the past six quarters; management has taken corrective actions but trend may persist.

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Top guidance NIMs expected to be range-bound over next couple of quarters

Management expects net interest margins to remain broadly stable, with no major movements either way, despite deposit repricing and competitive dyn...

Top risk ECL provisioning impact uncertain

The final ECL guidelines are yet to be issued; while management expects no transition impact given existing provisions, ongoing credit costs under...

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