NSE: ICICIBANK · 26 October 2026
- ICICI Bank Ltd. shares moved higher today, gaining 0.63% to close at ₹1,403.00 compared to its previous close of ₹1,394.20. The stock traded within a daily range of ₹1,378.70 and ₹1,403.90, touching its intraday high towards the end of the session.
- ICICI Bank announced that ICRA Limited and CARE Ratings Limited reaffirmed its credit ratings across various debt instruments following their annual reviews. The ratings are supported by the bank's systemically important market position, healthy capitalisation profile, and robust capitalization with a CET I ratio of 16.01% as of September 30, 2026. Agencies noted that the bank's sizeable contingent provisions provide adequate cushions against future asset quality stress.
- Trading volume was 0.63 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Icici Bank share price rising on 26 October 2026?
ICICI Bank Ltd. shares moved higher today, gaining 0.63% to close at ₹1,403.00 compared to its previous close of ₹1,394.20. The stock traded within a daily range of ₹1,378.70 and ₹1,403.90, touching its intraday high towards the end of the session.
The broader market demonstrated a similar positive bias as the Nifty advanced 0.68% during the trading day. ICICI Bank's performance was closely aligned with the benchmark index while building on a 5-day return of 0.43% and a 20-day return of 5.13%, reflecting a continuation of its recent steady momentum within the financial services sector.
Company disclosures from late October 2026 highlight that ICRA Limited and CARE Ratings Limited reaffirmed the bank's credit ratings following its robust Q2 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026, where standalone net profit grew 20.1% year-on-year to ₹14,843.03 crore. While these fundamental milestones provide strong broader context for the bank's underlying asset quality and deposit growth, no single operational catalyst was explicitly tied to today's fractional price movement.
79.36 lakh shares traded by 26 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 1.25 crore shares (0.63 times). The five-day average daily volume was 1.71 crore shares. Separately, the NSE report for 26 October 2026 showed 46.30 lakh shares delivered, representing 58.34% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 114,430 trades.
The stock advanced 0.63% in line with the Nifty's 0.68% gain, supported by a healthy delivery percentage of 58.34%. No new same-day catalyst was reported, making the move reflective of ongoing steady participation.
Latest Company Developments
ICICI Bank announced that ICRA Limited and CARE Ratings Limited reaffirmed its credit ratings across various debt instruments following their annual reviews. The ratings are supported by the bank's systemically important market position, healthy capitalisation profile, and robust capitalization with a CET I ratio of 16.01% as of September 30, 2026. Agencies noted that the bank's sizeable contingent provisions provide adequate cushions against future asset quality stress.
Reaffirmation of top-tier credit ratings underscores the bank's financial stability and supports its low cost of funding across retail and corporate borrowing segments.
The Board of Directors of ICICI Bank approved the standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026. Standalone net profit for the quarter rose 20.1% year-on-year to ₹14,843.03 crore, driven by strong core operating profit growth of 21.8% year-on-year to ₹208.05 billion. Total loans grew by 30.0% year-on-year to ₹18.31 lakh crore.
Strong quarterly profitability and broad-based credit expansion demonstrate sustained operational momentum across retail, business banking, and corporate verticals.
Five Stocks To Buy Today, October 26: IPCA Labs, HBL Engineering, ICICI Bank, And More NDTV Profit
ICICI Bank Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the unaudited financial results of the Bank (standalone and consolidated) for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 29.39% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 29.60% on 30 June 2026, a change of -0.21 percentage points.
The filing reported 64 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
Maintains ICICI Bank as a top pick in the banking space, citing robust operating profitability and healthy capital cushions.
Recommends buying large-cap private sector lenders including ICICI Bank alongside sector peers.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Sustained delivery volume relative to the 20-day average volume of 0.63x
- Asset quality trends and retail unsecured segment slippage management
- Progress on transition to expected credit loss framework ahead of April 1, 2027
- Developments regarding credit growth momentum across corporate and retail loan portfolios
Other Dated Coverage
- Icici Bank Share Price Today: Why ICICIBANK Is Falling 1.19% | 23 October 2026 — 23 October 2026
- Icici Bank Share Price Today: Why ICICIBANK Is Rising 0.97% | 22 October 2026 — 22 October 2026
- Icici Bank Share Price Today: Why ICICIBANK Is Rising 1.71% | 21 October 2026 — 21 October 2026
More Icici Bank news and dated analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Icici Bank company news?
ICICI Bank announced that ICRA Limited and CARE Ratings Limited reaffirmed its credit ratings across various debt instruments following their annual reviews. The ratings are supported by the bank's systemically important market position, healthy capitalisation profile, and robust capitalization with a CET I ratio of 16.01% as of September 30, 2026. Agencies noted that the bank's sizeable contingent provisions provide adequate cushions against future asset quality stress.
How strong was Icici Bank’s trading volume?
79.36 lakh shares traded, 0.63 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 26 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
Research & analysis: WittyTrades Research Desk
Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst
Disclaimer: Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Registration with SEBI and NISM certification do not guarantee performance or returns. This article is for information and education, not personalised investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold.