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- **Profit Growth**: Core operating profit up 6% YoY, driven by retail and rural loan expansion.
- **Risk Management**: Net NPA ratio at 0.37%, lowest in 5 years, with strong recoveries in retail and rural segments.
- **Margins Stable**: NIM held steady at 4.3% despite rate cuts, supported by deposit repricing.
- **Strategic Moves**: Reallocating INR 200-250 billion agri loans to meet PSL guidelines, with no immediate cost impact.
- **Subsidiary Strength**: ICICI Life VNB margin improved to 24.4%, ICICI General PBT up 14% YoY.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Core operating profit grew 6% YoY to INR 175.13 billion, driven by retail and rural loan growth.
- Total provisions of INR 25.56 billion included a one-time RBI-mandated standard asset provision of INR 12.83 billion for agricultural loans.
- Domestic loan portfolio expanded 11.5% YoY, with retail loans growing 7.2% YoY and rural loans 4.9% YoY.
- Net NPA ratio improved to 0.37%, lowest in 5 years, with strong recoveries in retail and rural segments.
- Capital adequacy remained strong with CET1 ratio of 16.46%.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Net interest income increased 7.7% YoY to INR 219.32 billion, supported by deposit repricing and CRR cut benefits.
- Non-interest income (excluding treasury) rose 12.4% YoY to INR 75.25 billion, driven by fee income growth.
- Operating expenses grew 13.2% YoY due to employee costs and branch expansion, but tech expenses remained contained at 1% of OPEX.
- Profit before tax (excluding treasury) was INR 149.57 billion, down 2% YoY due to higher provisions and treasury losses.
- Subsidiaries performed well, with ICICI Life's VNB margin improving to 24.4% and ICICI General's PBT up 14% YoY.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Standard Asset Provision**: RBI required INR 12.83 billion provision for non-compliant agri loans; bank to reclassify INR 200-250 billion portfolio to meet PSL guidelines.
- **Margins**: NIM held steady at 4.3% due to loan repricing offsetting KCC NPA impact; expect range-bound NIM in Q4.
- **Credit Card Decline**: Sequential drop due to festive quarter repayments; long-term growth outlook positive.
- **Corporate Loan Growth**: Business banking portfolio grew 22.8% YoY, with 78% of fees from retail/rural segments.
- **LDR Ratio**: LDR rose to 80.5% due to CRR cut, but bank comfortable with current liquidity (LCR 126%).
- **OpEx Trends**: Operating expenses growth to moderate as one-time labor code provisions subside; focus on PPOP growth.

ICICI Bank Limited (IBN) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: PBT (ex treasury) up 9.1% YoY to INR 161.64 billion, driven by 10.6% YoY loan growth and 9.1% YoY deposit expansion.
- **Credit Quality Improvement**: Net NPA ratio at 0.39%, lowest in 3 quarters; gross NPA additions down 17% YoY.
- **Margin Stability**: NIM stable at 4.30% despite deposit repricing, supported by lower funding costs.
- **Capital Strength**: CET1 ratio of 16.35% provides buffer for growth while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- **Strategic Focus**: Business banking loans +24.8% YoY; CASA growth driven by digital channels and ICICI Direct integration.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Profit before tax (PBT), excluding treasury, grew 9.1% YoY to INR 161.64 billion, driven by strong loan growth and cost control.
- Average deposits rose 9.1% YoY, with CASA deposits up 9.7% YoY, reflecting improved customer retention.
- Domestic loan portfolio expanded 10.6% YoY, with retail loans growing 6.6% YoY and business banking loans surging 24.8% YoY.
- Net NPA ratio improved to 0.39%, with provisions at 5.4% of core operating profit, reflecting prudent risk management.
- CET1 capital ratio remained strong at 16.35%, supporting sustainable growth.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Loan Growth by Segment**: 
  - Retail mortgage loans +9.9% YoY; auto loans flat YoY; personal loans -0.7% YoY due to cautious disbursement.
  - Business banking loans +24.8% YoY; corporate loans +3.5% YoY.
- **Credit Quality**: 
  - Gross NPA additions down 17% YoY to INR 50.34 billion; recoveries up 13% YoY to INR 36.48 billion.
  - Net additions to gross NPAs at INR 13.86 billion, lowest in 3 quarters.
- **Profitability**: 
  - Net interest margin (NIM) stable at 4.30%, benefiting from lower deposit rates and repricing.
  - Non-interest income +13.2% YoY to INR 73.56 billion, driven by fee income (+10.1% YoY).
- **Cost Management**: 
  - Operating expenses +12.4% YoY due to marketing and branch expansion (724 new branches in H1).
  - Technology expenses accounted for 11% of operating expenses.
- **Subsidiary Performance**: 
  - ICICI Life PBT +26% YoY; ICICI General PBT +18% YoY; ICICI Securities PBT -19% YoY.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Growth Outlook**: 
  - Sequential loan growth accelerated to 3.3% QoQ (vs 1.5% QoQ prior quarter), driven by retail and business banking.
  - Management cautious on corporate loan growth due to strong balance sheets among borrowers.
- **Margins**: 
  - NIM expected to remain range-bound at 4.30% due to deposit repricing and CRR cuts offsetting KCC seasonality.
  - Cost of deposits down 0.23% QoQ to 4.64%.
- **CASA Strategy**: 
  - CASA growth fueled by digital platforms, business banking, and ICICI Direct integration.
  - LDR at 87% seen as sustainable, with focus on term deposit growth to match loan expansion.
- **Capital Utilization**: 
  - CET1 ratio of 16.35% provides flexibility for growth while maintaining capital adequacy.
  - No immediate plans to adjust dividend payout ratio, prioritizing reinvestment in growth initiatives.
  - ECL implementation could reduce provisioning requirements, but impact depends on final RBI guidelines.


ICICI Bank Limited (IBN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Q1 FY26 revenue grew 15% YoY, driven by recovery in North American markets and AI investment. 
- **Profit Margins**: Profit before tax (PBT) rose 11.4% YoY to INR 156.9B, with gross margin improving 13.6% YoY. 
- **Strategic Focus**: Emphasis on AI, operational resilience, and risk-calibrated growth in corporate, rural, and business banking segments. 
- **Key Metrics**: 
  - Core operating profit +13.7% YoY 
  - Loan portfolio growth: domestic +11.5% YoY, overseas +1.7% YoY 
  - Deposit growth: savings +12.8% YoY, current +8.7% YoY

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Net Interest Income (NII)**: NII increased 10.6% YoY to INR 216.35B, with NIM at 4.4% (vs 4.48% Q1 FY25). 
- **Deposit Cost Management**: 
  - Cost of deposits declined 15bps QoQ due to savings rate cuts 
  - Wholesale deposit runoff reduced funding costs 
  - Interest on tax refund +7bps QoQ 
- **Asset Quality**: 
  - Gross NPA additions INR 62.45B (vs INR 59.16B Q1 FY25) 
  - Recovery rate 51.93% (vs 52.04% Q1 FY25) 
  - Contingency provisions INR 131B (1% of loan book) 
- **Profitability**: 
  - PBT (ex-treasury) +11.4% YoY 
  - PAT +15.5% YoY to INR 127.68B 
  - Treasury gains INR 12.41B (vs INR 6.13B Q1 FY25)

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Margin Dynamics**: Q1 NIM decline 7bps QoQ due to day count adjustment, but full year NIM anchor at 4.3%. 
- **Deposit Mix**: CASA growth 12.8% YoY, savings deposit rate cuts offset wholesale runoff. 
- **Risk-Return**: Business banking NIM 50bps, unsecured retail growth constrained by system-wide credit softness. 
- **Liquidity Management**: Wholesale deposit runoff (INR 83B Q1) balanced by CASA growth. 
- **Credit Costs**: Kisan credit card NPAs INR 7.67B Q1, seasonal peak in Q1/Q3. 
- **Capital Adequacy**: CET1 16.31%, capital adequacy 16.97%, strong liquidity buffer.

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