NSE: ICICIBANK · 21 October 2026
- ICICI Bank Ltd. shares moved higher during the session, trading up 1.71% at ₹1,404.60 compared to its previous close of ₹1,381.00. The stock opened at ₹1,402.50 and moved within a day's range of ₹1,394.00 to ₹1,409.60.
- ICICI Bank announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026. The bank reported a profit after tax of ₹14,843 crore, marking a 20.1% increase compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Core operating profit grew by 21.8% year-on-year to ₹208,05 crore, while net interest income reached ₹25,339 crore.
- Trading volume was 0.43 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Icici Bank share price rising on 21 October 2026?
ICICI Bank Ltd. shares moved higher during the session, trading up 1.71% at ₹1,404.60 compared to its previous close of ₹1,381.00. The stock opened at ₹1,402.50 and moved within a day's range of ₹1,394.00 to ₹1,409.60.
The broader Nifty index rose 0.36% during the session, reflecting positive broader market sentiment. Over a broader horizon, the stock has logged a 5-day return of 3.26% and a 20-day return of 4.43%, following a period of short-term consolidation where the prior session return was -1.15% and the prior two-session return stood at -0.60%.
Company-specific developments are anchored by the bank's release of its standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026. The financial update reported a profit after tax of ₹14,843 crore for Q2-2027, representing a 20.1% year-on-year increase, alongside core operating profit growth of 21.8% year-on-year to ₹208,05 crore. While the results provide foundational fundamental context, the intraday price action reflects ongoing investor engagement following the earnings disclosure.
47.71 lakh shares traded by 21 October 2026 · 11:00 AM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 1.11 crore shares (0.43 times). The five-day average daily volume was 1.43 crore shares. Separately, the NSE report for 19 October 2026 showed 1.21 crore shares delivered, representing 48.10% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 334,503 trades.
The upward price movement aligns with the bank's recently reported earnings performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, showing steady profit and core operating growth, combined with positive broader market momentum.
Latest Company Developments
ICICI Bank announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026. The bank reported a profit after tax of ₹14,843 crore, marking a 20.1% increase compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Core operating profit grew by 21.8% year-on-year to ₹208,05 crore, while net interest income reached ₹25,339 crore.
Quarterly earnings figures directly dictate fundamental valuations, asset quality metrics, and earnings per share trajectory for institutional and retail participants.
The board of directors approved filing an application with the Reserve Bank of India seeking approval for the continuation of Mr. Pradeep Kumar Sinha as the Non-executive Part-time Chairperson. The requested continuation extends from July 1, 2027, through February 16, 2029, falling within his previously approved tenure as an independent director.
Board governance continuity ensures stable oversight of leadership and regulatory compliance across the institution.
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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 buy preference in the banking space, citing robust fundamental growth drivers and long-term valuation upside.
Recommended buying HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank shares in preference to select public sector and mid-tier banking entities.
Included the stock among top banking ideas for portfolio allocation based on franchise strength and loan growth.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Management commentary and analyst feedback following the Q2 FY2027 earnings call
- Delivery volume trends and cash-market participation relative to the 20-day average volume
- Asset quality metrics, including net NPA ratio standing at 0.30% at September 30, 2026
- Loan growth trajectory across retail, rural, and domestic corporate portfolios
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Icici Bank company news?
ICICI Bank announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026. The bank reported a profit after tax of ₹14,843 crore, marking a 20.1% increase compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Core operating profit grew by 21.8% year-on-year to ₹208,05 crore, while net interest income reached ₹25,339 crore.
How strong was Icici Bank’s trading volume?
47.71 lakh shares traded, 0.43 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 21 October 2026 · 11:00 AM 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.
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