ICICI Bank's Credit Ratings Reaffirmed as [ICRA]AAA (Stable) by ICRA
ICRA reaffirmed ICICI Bank's credit ratings at [ICRA]AAA (Stable) for various instruments, citing strong market position, capitalisation, and asset quality. Ratings for matured bonds were withdrawn.
The reaffirmation of high credit ratings is positive for investor confidence and the bank's funding costs, reinforcing its strong financial health and operational stability. It signals continued trust from rating agencies in the bank's ability to manage risks and grow sustainably, thus having a medium positive impact.
The credit ratings have been reaffirmed at high levels with a stable outlook, indicating a consistent and strong financial profile. While some asset quality aspects remain monitorable, the overall assessment is positive, reflecting the bank's robust fundamentals. The withdrawal of ratings for matured instruments is a routine administrative action.
* ICRA Limited has reaffirmed the credit ratings for various facilities and instruments of ICICI Bank Limited, maintaining a 'Stable' outlook. * The Issuer Rating, Basel III Tier II bonds (₹10,000 crore), Infrastructure bonds (₹54,239 crore), Long-term bonds (₹40.41 crore), and Fixed deposits have all been reaffirmed at [ICRA]AAA (Stable). * Basel III Tier I bonds (₹5,000 crore) have been reaffirmed at [ICRA]AA+ (Stable), and Certificates of deposit (₹50,000 crore) at [ICRA]A1+. * ICRA has also withdrawn the ratings for matured instruments, including Basel II Lower Tier II bonds of ₹1,479 crore and Infrastructure bonds of ₹2,261 crore, as there is no outstanding amount against them. * The reaffirmation is supported by ICICI Bank's strong market position as a systemically important bank, its robust capitalisation with a Common Equity Tier I (CET I) ratio of 16.31% as of June 30, 2025, and a strong liability franchise with a CASA ratio of 41.2% as of June 30, 2025. * The bank's profitability remains strong, with a Return on Assets (RoA) of 2.4-2.5% during FY2025-Q1 FY2026, complemented by contingent provisions of ₹13,100 crore (0.96% of standard advances) as of June 30, 2025. * Asset quality metrics remain strong, with gross and net NPAs at 1.79% and 0.44% respectively as of June 30, 2025. However, asset quality in retail unsecured and MSME segments remains monitorable.
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