NSE: ICICIBANK · 22 October 2026
- ICICI Bank shares moved up 0.97% to close at ₹1,398.50 on October 22, 2026, trading near the upper end of its intraday range between ₹1,375.10 and ₹1,400.00.
- ICICI Bank announced its financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026, reporting a standalone net profit of ₹14,843.03 crore compared to ₹12,358.89 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Core operating profit grew by 21.8% year-on-year to ₹208.05 billion, while the net NPA ratio improved to 0.30% from 0.39% a year ago.
- Trading volume was 1.38 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Icici Bank share price rising on 22 October 2026?
ICICI Bank shares moved up 0.97% to close at ₹1,398.50 on October 22, 2026, trading near the upper end of its intraday range between ₹1,375.10 and ₹1,400.00.
The broader market experienced a downward trend as the Nifty declined by 0.88%, while the Nifty Financial Services sector faced selling pressure. Despite the broader index weakness, ICICI Bank managed to hold positive territory, reflecting relative resilience compared to headline indices following its recent quarterly earnings performance.
1.61 crore shares traded by 22 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 1.17 crore shares (1.38 times). The five-day average daily volume was 1.67 crore shares. Separately, the NSE report for 22 October 2026 showed 82.16 lakh shares delivered, representing 51.00% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 266,526 trades.
The stock gained 0.97% amid elevated volume (1.38 times the 20-day average) while broader benchmarks like the Nifty fell 0.88%. This divergence aligns with positive sentiment persisting from the bank's solid Q2-2027 financial results reported on October 17.
Latest Company Developments
ICICI Bank announced its financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026, reporting a standalone net profit of ₹14,843.03 crore compared to ₹12,358.89 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Core operating profit grew by 21.8% year-on-year to ₹208.05 billion, while the net NPA ratio improved to 0.30% from 0.39% a year ago.
Strong quarterly earnings growth and improving asset quality reinforce the bank's core valuation and operational strength.
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 Non-Executive Part-time Chairperson from July 1, 2027, through February 16, 2029.
Ensures leadership continuity at the board level within his approved tenure as an independent director.
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
Retained top buy recommendation in the banking space citing strong business positioning and upside potential.
Recommended buying HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank stocks as part of top private banking picks.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Subsequent movement in delivery percentage and 20-day average volume trends
- Credit growth and deposit mobilization updates in upcoming business updates
- Asset quality trajectory and management commentary execution
- Sectoral performance of Nifty Financial Services and private bank peers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Icici Bank company news?
ICICI Bank announced its financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026, reporting a standalone net profit of ₹14,843.03 crore compared to ₹12,358.89 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Core operating profit grew by 21.8% year-on-year to ₹208.05 billion, while the net NPA ratio improved to 0.30% from 0.39% a year ago.
How strong was Icici Bank’s trading volume?
1.61 crore shares traded, 1.38 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 22 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.
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