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Stocks in news: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, RIL, Trent, Jio Financial
Indian markets are set for a dynamic start today. Investors will closely watch the Q4 results from banking giants HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Reliance Industries and Jio Financial also released their earnings. Trent's board will consider a bonus issue and dividend. Geopolitical events will also influence trading. Lupin received observations from USFDA.
Fall in provisions help ICICI Bank's net profit in Q4 FY26
ICICI Bank's net profit rose 9% to Rs 13,702 crore in March 2026, driven by stable loan growth and a significant drop in provisions. Total advances increased 16%, with strong contributions from business banking and rural portfolios. The bank maintained a healthy net interest margin and stable asset quality.
YES Bank Q4 preview: NII to grow up to 12%; PAT estimates diverge. 8 things to watch
YES Bank is poised for a steady Q4FY26 performance, with brokerages forecasting healthy earnings growth driven by stable margins and resilient loan expansion. Analysts anticipate a profit after tax between Rs 765 crore and Rs 1,066 crore, reflecting significant year-on-year growth.
ICICI Bank Q4 preview: PAT to grow up to 6% YoY, NII seen rising up to 8%. 8 things to watch
ICICI Bank is expected to post a steady Q4FY26 performance, with brokerages projecting 2–6% YoY PAT growth and a 4–8% rise in NII. While loan growth and asset quality remain healthy, margins may face mild pressure. Key monitorables include NIM trajectory, deposit trends, credit costs, and provisioning.
HDFC Bank Q4 preview: PAT seen stable with up to 10% YoY growth; NIM pressure persists. 8 things to watch
HDFC Bank is expected to post a steady Q4FY26, with PAT likely growing 6–10% YoY and NIM pressure persisting. Brokerages foresee moderate NII growth, stable asset quality, and healthy deposits. Key monitorables include NIM trajectory, credit costs, loan–deposit gap, and management commentary after the Chairman’s exit.
Q4 impact: Bank stocks slump up to 32% in 3 months, but brokerages bet on SBI, HDFC Bank, 6 more stocks. Check why
Banking stocks have slumped up to 32% over three months, underperforming the Nifty amid FII outflows, rising oil prices and rate concerns. Brokerages remain selective, backing SBI, ICICI Bank and others despite margin pressure. Q4 results and FY27 outlook will be key triggers for the sector’s recovery.
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SBI shares jump 3% after subsidiary SBI Funds Management files draft IPO papers
Shares of State Bank of India (SBI) rose sharply after its subsidiary SBI Funds Management filed draft IPO papers with Sebi for a pure offer for sale of 20.37 crore shares. Proceeds will go to selling shareholders, including SBI and Amundi India Holding.

Public sector banks still ahead of private peers in credit growth
Public sector banks (PSBs) outpaced private lenders in credit growth during the December quarter of FY26, with loan growth ranging from 17-28% year-on-year. This surge boosted PSBs' market share in loans to 54.4%, while private banks saw a slight decline. Improved asset quality and corporate lending revival fueled PSB momentum.

SBI block deal: BNP Paribas buys 5.28 lakh shares in a Rs 64 crore transaction
French bank BNP Paribas acquired 5.28 lakh shares of State Bank of India for Rs 64 crore. The transaction occurred through a block deal with Societe Generale. SBI shares have shown strong investor returns over the past year. The bank recently surpassed Tata Consultancy Services in market capitalization.

SBI’s 70% rally narrows valuation gap with HDFC Bank, ICICI — buy, hold or book profits?
State Bank of India's (SBI) stock has surged nearly 70% in the past year, narrowing its valuation gap with private sector giants like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Experts suggest SBI is now fairly valued, with strong fundamentals and earnings visibility supporting its current price, though further significant upside may be limited.

ICICI Bank Q3 preview: PAT growth seen up to 7.5% YoY, NII likely to rise 6–8%
ICICI Bank is set to announce its Q3FY26 results, with analysts projecting a steady performance. Profit After Tax (PAT) growth is anticipated between 1% and 7% year-on-year, supported by healthy loan growth in retail and SME segments. Net Interest Income (NII) is expected to rise 6-8% YoY, while Net Interest Margins (NIMs) are forecast to remain stable around 4.3%

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO: How to increase chances of allotment through ICICI Bank shareholders quota
ICICI Prudential AMC's Rs 10,602 crore IPO is now open, offering a special quota for ICICI Bank shareholders. This reserved portion, up to 5% of the issue, can boost allotment chances. Eligible shareholders can apply for up to 90 shares in this category, alongside a regular retail bid, effectively doubling their chances in separate pools.

ICICI Bank Q1 Results: Net profit rises 15.5% YoY to Rs 12,768 crore; NII up 11%
ICICI Bank reported a standalone net profit of Rs 12,768.21 crore, marking a 15.5% year-over-year increase. The bank's net interest income also saw a 10.6% rise, reaching Rs 21,635 crore. While net interest margin slightly decreased to 4.34%, core operating profit grew by 13.6% to Rs 17,505 crore.

Q4 results today: HDFC Bank, YES Bank, ICICI Bank among 5 companies to announce earnings on Saturday
ICICI Bank, YES Bank, and HDFC Bank are set to release their Q4 earnings, with HDFC Bank anticipated to show a net profit increase between 2.5% and 7%. ICICI Bank is projected to reveal a double-digit net profit growth, potentially rising by 10-15%. Brokerage firms have provided estimates for both banks' net interest income, indicating positive growth.

ICICI Bank Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 14.5% YoY to Rs 11,746 crore, NII up 9.5%
India's second largest private lender ICICI Bank reported a 14.5% rise in its September quarter standalone net profit at Rs 11,746 crore versus Rs 10,261 crore reported by it in the year ago period.

Q2 preview: Another weak quarter expected for banks. Top stocks to buy ahead of results
Banks are expected to show weak earnings growth in Q2, with private banks performing slightly better due to higher fees and lower provisions. Loan growth remains slow, impacting net interest income. Top stock picks are ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and SBI due to their strong growth and asset quality.

Q3 results today: Coforge, MRPL, IIFL Securities among 42 companies to announce earnings
On Saturday, 40 companies announced their quarterly earnings including ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and IDBI Bank. Here are highlights of these results:

ICICI Bank Q3 results beat estimates: Profit jumps 34% to Rs 8,312 crore, NII up 35%
The private sector bank surprised investors on both fronts as an ET Now poll had found that analysts were expecting PAT at Rs 8,000 crore and NII at Rs 15,300 crore.

HDFC Bank Q3 Preview: Brokerages expect healthy NII growth
HDFC Bank has been strengthening its geographical footprint in terms of both reach and density, which analysts say will result in higher operating expenses growth of around 20% YoY. “As a result, operating profit is likely to grow in mid-teens. Given lower provisioning expectations, PAT growth is expected at ~20% YoY in Q3FY23,” ICICI Securities said.

ICICI Bank Q1 Results: Profit rises 50% YoY to Rs 6,905 crore; NII jumps 21%
Non-interest income, excluding treasury income, climbed 25 per cent YoY to Rs 4,629 crore from Rs 3,706crore. Fee income was up 32 per cent YoY at Rs 4,243 crore from Rs 3,219 crore. Fees from retail, rural, business banking and SME customers constituted about 79 per cent of total fees, the lender said in a press release.

ICICI Bank Q2 results takeaways: Profit, NII beat Street estimates; asset quality improves
ICICI Bank's September quarter numbers beat Street estimates on all key metrics. Asset quality for the bank improved and fresh provisions also fell. Net interest margin (NIM) improved to 4 per cent while disbursements of personal loans and auto loans were close to March quarter levels. Besides, SME loans soared 44 per cent on a YoY basis.

ICICI Bank Q2 preview: Multifold jump in profit likely; NIM may fall marginally
Updates on incremental Covid-related provisions, collection efficiency, BB and below-rated book and restructuring would be keenly followed, analysts said.

ICICI Bank Q1 preview: Profit may jump 60% on stake sales; eyes on corporate NPAs
Analysts said the private lender might utilise the funds in creating additional Covid-19-led provisioning. Accounting for that, they see a 55-60 per cent surge in profit for ICICI Bank on a 15-17 per cent rise in NII.

ICICI Bank Q1 results today: NII may grow 20%, asset quality likely to remain stable
Slippages may largely flow from the existing stress pool, said brokerages.

Hold ICICI Bank, target Rs 325: Reliance Securities
Hold ICICI Bank Ltd at a price target of Rs 325.

ICICI Bank Q1 PAT up 16.7% at Rs 2,655 crore; in line with estimates
The net interest margins came in at 3.4% versus 3.35% quarter-on-quarter. The Gross NPAs were reported at 3.05% versus 3.03% QoQ.
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