ICICI Bank Q1 results preview: PAT seen to grow up to 12% YoY. NII could rise by up to 9% amid margin contraction

ICICI Bank’s Q1 profit is expected to rise 3–12% YoY, though brokerages see a 2–10% QoQ decline due to margin pressure.

NII likely to grow 7–9% YoY; NIMs may contract up to 14 bps sequentially amid higher cost of funds.

Loan growth seen at 11–12% YoY, while deposit growth could be 12–15% YoY but flat QoQ.

Key focus areas include NIM trajectory, asset quality trends, slippages, and deposit accretion commentary.