Shares of ICICI Bank rose over 2 per cent in early trading after the lender reported a 9.28 per cent increase in consolidated net profit for the March 2026 quarter. Profit climbed to Rs 14,755 crore, supported largely by a sharp decline in provisioning costs, which fell nearly 90 per cent year-on-year. The earnings performance reinforced investor confidence, driving gains across both major stock exchanges.