ICICI Bank net profit jumps 16%

ICICI Bank has showcased impressive growth, reporting a 15.9% boost in first-quarter net profit, now reaching ₹14,805 crore, up from ₹12,768 crore the year prior. Key factors included a 12.7% increase in net interest income alongside a notable 23.5% rise in fee income. Total advances rose 19.6%, primarily driven by business and rural loans, and the bank experienced enhanced asset quality with a decrease in the gross non-performing asset ratio.