Here is a detailed breakdown of the fundamental financial metrics and dividend profile for ICICI Bank Ltd. (ICICIBANK).
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1. Key Company Fundamentals
ICICI Bank is India’s second-largest private sector bank, commanding a massive ecosystem across retail, corporate, and SME banking. It boasts some of the strongest asset quality metrics and capital adequacy buffers in the Indian banking industry.
Asset Quality Metrics
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Gross NPA: 1.53%
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Net NPA: 0.37% (Indicative of exceptionally clean and strictly managed loan books)
2. Dividend Details & Policy
Commercial banks in India prioritize capital preservation to fuel loan growth, meaning their dividend yields are typically lower than those of IT or manufacturing companies. However, ICICI Bank has provided very stable and steadily increasing annual dividend payouts.
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Dividend Yield: ~0.76% to 0.78%
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Dividend Frequency: Annual (Declares dividend once a year following its Q4/audited annual financial results).
Recent Dividend History (FY 2024–2026)
Banks trace their dividend payouts to the preceding financial year’s performance.
3. Financial Health Summary
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Earnings Strength: The bank continues to report strong Net Interest Income (NII) and upward core operating profit trajectories.
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Subsidiary Ecosystem: A significant portion of ICICI Bank’s long-term value comes from its highly successful listed subsidiaries, including ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, and ICICI Securities.