ICICI Bank Reports 8.5% Year-Over-Year Increase in Q4 Profit
ICICI Bank Reports 8.5% YoY Rise in Standalone Profit for Q4FY26
ICICI Bank announced its standalone profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q4FY26) on Saturday, 18 April. The bank's standalone profit rose by 8.5% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹13,701.68 crore, compared with a profit of ₹12,629.58 crore in the same quarter last year. On a sequential basis, the bank's profit jumped 21% from ₹11,317.86 crore in Q3FY26.
Key Financial Highlights
| Quarter | Standalone Profit (₹ crore) | Standalone Income (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Q4FY25 | 12,629.58 | 49,690.87 |
| Q3FY26 | 11,317.86 | 49,334 |
| Q4FY26 | 13,701.68 | 50,584.38 |
The bank's total standalone income for the March quarter stood at ₹50,584.38 crore, up 1.8% YoY from ₹49,690.87 crore in Q4FY25. Quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), standalone income rose by 2.5% from ₹49,334 crore in Q3FY26.
Along with the quarterly and annual earnings, the bank announced that its board of directors recommended a dividend of ₹12 per equity share for fiscal year 2026. The declaration and payment of dividends are subject to requisite approvals.
The bank's board also approved the fundraising proposal through the issuance of debt securities, including by way of non-convertible debentures in domestic markets up to an overall limit of ₹250 billion, and through private placement and issuances of bonds/notes/offshore certificates of deposits in overseas markets up to $1.50 billion for a period of one year.
Meanwhile, the bank also announced the extension of tenure of G. Srinivas as Group Chief Risk Officer of the bank with effect from August 1, 2026 till July 31, 2028.
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As of March 31, 2026, the bank held a contingency provision of ₹13,100 crore, the same as at the end of the December quarter of FY26 and the March quarter of FY25.
Investor Takeaway
Investors should note the bank's improved profitability and dividend declaration.
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