ICICI Bank Q2 Results Preview: Muted Profit Growth Expected Amid Margin Pressure

ICICI Bank , one of India's leading private sector banks, is expected to report muted quarterly results for Q2. Here's a breakdown of the projected financial performance and key points to watch:

Projected Q2 Financial Results

Metric	Projected Value	Year-on-Year Change
Standalone Net Profit	₹11,933.00 crore	2%
Net Interest Income	₹21,284.00 crore	6%
Pre-Provision Operating Profit	₹17,379.00 crore	4%

Key Performance Indicators

Net Interest Margins: Expected to decline by 14 basis points sequentially to 4.20% from 4.34%, primarily due to the impact of repo rate cut transmission on yields.
Total Advances: Likely to expand 10% year-on-year to ₹14.04 lakh crore.
Deposit Growth: Expected at 9% to ₹16.39 lakh crore.

Asset Quality Improvements

Slippages: Projected to moderate to ₹54,283.00 crore from ₹62,450.00 crore.
Credit Cost: Expected to ease to 0.40%.
The improvement is attributed to reduced stress in Kisan Credit Card and agricultural loan segments.

Investor Focus

Investors will be closely watching the management's commentary on:

Margin trajectory
Loan growth outlook

Q2FY26 Results Announcement

ICICI Bank has scheduled the announcement of its Q2FY26 financial results for October 18. The Board of Directors will meet to approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated results on this date. An earnings call is set for 5 p.m. IST on the same day.

Trading Window Closure

As part of regulatory compliance, ICICI Bank has implemented a trading window closure for designated persons from October 1 to October 20.

Employee Stock Option Allotment

In a separate development, ICICI Bank has made an allotment under its Employee Stock Option Scheme:

Aspect	Details
Allotment Date	October 16, 2025
Number of Shares Allotted	125,223
Face Value per Share	₹2.00
Scheme Name	ICICI Bank Employees Stock Option Scheme- 2000

As investors and analysts await the Q2FY26 results, these projections and recent developments provide a snapshot of ICICI Bank's current position and expected performance. The upcoming earnings call will likely offer more detailed insights into the bank's actual results and strategic direction.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-1.32%	-3.78%	-2.19%	-4.26%	+8.96%	+227.07%

ICICI Bank saw a significant block trade executed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), marking a notable transaction in the banking sector. The trade, valued at Rs. 70.48 crores, involved a substantial number of ICICI Bank shares changing hands.

Trade Details

Aspect	Details
Total Value	Rs. 70.48 crores
Number of Shares	514,015
Price per Share	Rs. 1,371.10
Exchange	National Stock Exchange (NSE)

This block trade represents a significant movement of ICICI Bank shares, potentially indicating institutional interest or a major shareholder adjustment. Block trades of this magnitude are often executed off the regular market to minimize price impact and are typically associated with institutional investors or large individual shareholders.

Market Implications

While the specific parties involved in the transaction remain undisclosed, such large-scale trades can sometimes signal shifts in investor sentiment or portfolio rebalancing by major stakeholders. However, it's important to note that individual trade activities may not necessarily reflect broader market trends or the bank's fundamental performance.

ICICI Bank, as one of India's leading private sector banks, continues to be a closely watched stock in the financial services sector. Investors and market analysts often monitor such significant share movements for potential insights into market dynamics and institutional perspectives on the banking industry.

As always, individual investors are advised to consider their own financial goals and risk tolerance, and to conduct thorough research or consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions based on market activities.