NSE: ICICIBANK · 26 October 2026
- ICICI Bank Limited shares moved higher by 0.63% to close at ₹1,403.00 on Monday, trading near the upper end of its intraday range of ₹1,378.80 to ₹1,403.00 after opening at ₹1,395.20.
- ICICI Bank announced that ICRA Limited and CARE Ratings Limited reaffirmed the credit ratings across its various debt instruments, including its [ICRA]AAA (Stable) issuer rating and Tier II bonds. The rating agencies highlighted the bank's strong capitalisation profile, robust resource franchise, and manageable transition expectations regarding the upcoming expected credit loss framework.
- Trading volume was 0.60 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Icici Bank share price rising on 26 October 2026?
ICICI Bank Limited shares moved higher by 0.63% to close at ₹1,403.00 on Monday, trading near the upper end of its intraday range of ₹1,378.80 to ₹1,403.00 after opening at ₹1,395.20.
The broader market demonstrated positive momentum, with the Nifty advancing 0.68%. ICICI Bank's performance aligned with the wider market direction, supported by a positive 20-day return of 5.13% and a modest 5-day gain of 0.43%, reflecting steady medium-term accumulation by cash-market participants.
While no single company announcement was made on the trading day, recent sentiment continues to be underpinned by the bank's October 23 credit rating reaffirmations by ICRA and CARE Ratings, alongside strong financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, which reported a core operating profit of ₹20,805 crore and a net profit of ₹14,843 crore.
75.57 lakh shares traded by 26 October 2026 · 03:25 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 1.25 crore shares (0.60 times). The five-day average daily volume was 1.71 crore shares. Separately, the NSE report for 23 October 2026 showed 74.43 lakh shares delivered, representing 64.31% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 184,633 trades.
The stock moved up in tandem with the broader Nifty index amid steady delivery-based buying, supported by strong fundamentals from recent quarterly disclosures.
Latest Company Developments
ICICI Bank announced that ICRA Limited and CARE Ratings Limited reaffirmed the credit ratings across its various debt instruments, including its [ICRA]AAA (Stable) issuer rating and Tier II bonds. The rating agencies highlighted the bank's strong capitalisation profile, robust resource franchise, and manageable transition expectations regarding the upcoming expected credit loss framework.
Reaffirmation of top-tier credit ratings validates the bank's financial stability, robust capital buffers, and low cost of funds.
The board approved unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026, reporting a net profit of ₹14,843.03 crore for the quarter compared to ₹12,358.89 crore in the corresponding period last year. Net interest income grew to ₹25,339.00 crore, while gross and net NPA ratios improved further to 1.20% and 0.30% respectively.
Solid earnings expansion and improving asset quality reinforce the bank's fundamental operating strength and earnings visibility.
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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
ICICI Bank remains a top pick in the banking space, backed by strong capitalisation, steady loan growth, and superior return metrics.
Recommended buying ICICI Bank shares alongside other major private lenders citing resilient deposit franchises and credit growth.
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What to Watch Next
- Credit growth trajectory across retail, rural, and corporate segments
- Asset quality trends and slippage management in unsecured retail and MSME portfolios
- Execution of digital banking initiatives and CASA deposit mobilization
- Preparation for expected credit loss (ECL) framework implementation effective April 1, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Icici Bank company news?
ICICI Bank announced that ICRA Limited and CARE Ratings Limited reaffirmed the credit ratings across its various debt instruments, including its [ICRA]AAA (Stable) issuer rating and Tier II bonds. The rating agencies highlighted the bank's strong capitalisation profile, robust resource franchise, and manageable transition expectations regarding the upcoming expected credit loss framework.
How strong was Icici Bank’s trading volume?
75.57 lakh shares traded, 0.60 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 26 October 2026 · 03:25 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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