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.
ICICI Bank announced a net profit of Rs 13,702 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, an 8.5% year-on-year increase. The bank's net interest income also rose by 8.4% to Rs 22,979 crore during the same period, reflecting strong financial performance.
Indian markets showed resilience, recovering from early dips to end the week higher. Despite a rebound, a strong resistance zone looms, suggesting the current uptrend might be a pullback within a broader consolidation. Investors are advised to adopt a cautious, stock-specific approach, focusing on protecting gains and avoiding aggressive rallies.
HDFC Bank announced a net profit of Rs 19,221 crore for the March quarter, a 9% rise year-on-year. This growth was achieved despite a slight 1.1% decrease in interest income, which stood at Rs 76,610 crore compared to Rs 77,460 crore in the prior year's corresponding period.
Silver has significantly outperformed gold since last Akshaya Tritiya, delivering a remarkable 160% return compared to gold's nearly 58.7%. While gold remains a stable store of value, silver's demand from key industries fuels its rise, though with higher volatility. Gold jewellery stocks have also seen substantial gains, with domestic sales surging.
Domestic markets closed higher on Friday, led by consumer and metal stocks, with Nifty and Sensex posting gains. Analyst Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities shared insights on Nifty and Bank Nifty's outlook, highlighting broader market strength and key levels to watch for the upcoming week.
Yes Bank has announced impressive Q4 results. The private lender's net profit surged by 44.8% year-on-year. Net interest income also showed healthy growth. The bank's net interest margin improved, driven by lower deposit costs. This performance marks a positive financial period for Yes Bank.
SBI Mutual Fund, the largest fund house based on assets managed, had an AUM of Rs 11.69 lakh crore in March compared to Rs 12.92 lakh crore in February. Here are top 10 stock holdings in March, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
Seven mutual funds made complete exit from 18 stocks in March. AMCs add or exit stocks to actively manage their portfolios. Here is a detailed breakup, according to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities.
