ICICI Bank, India's second-largest private lender by market capitalisation, beat quarterly profit forecasts on Saturday, helped by healthy loan growth resulting in higher core lending income. The bank's standalone net profit rose 15.

Yes Bank’s Q1 net profit soared 59%, fueled by rising non-core income—underscoring improved financial health, income diversification, and stronger profitability for the bank.

India’s top private sector lenders reported double-digit profit growth for Q1 FY26, aided by robust interest and fee income, even as they flagged caution over margin pressures and retail lending segments.