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Stock Markets End in Green Buoyed by Falling Oil Prices and Positive Global Cues

Stock Markets End in Green Buoyed by Falling Oil Prices and Positive Global Cues

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, advanced for the second consecutive day, driven by softening crude oil prices and a positive trend in global markets. Despite some profit-taking in IT and metal shares, auto stocks outperformed, contributing to the overall gains.

ICICI Bank noses ahead of HDFC

ICICI Bank noses ahead of HDFC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

ICICI Bank cuts home loan rates

ICICI Bank cuts home loan rates

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Will offer lower rates on home loans till end of 2012.

ICICI Bank violated RBI norms: Pranab

ICICI Bank violated RBI norms: Pranab

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

In 2007-08, ICICI Bank was accused for violating RBI guidelines relating to opening of deposit accounts.

2 more ICICI Bank branches in UK

2 more ICICI Bank branches in UK

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

ICICI Bank UK Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of ICICI Bank Ltd, India's second largest Bank, has enhanced its presence in the United Kingdom by inaugurating branches in Manchester and Southall on Thursday.

Indian Equities Extend Gains as Crude Prices Ease, IT Stocks Surge

Indian Equities Extend Gains as Crude Prices Ease, IT Stocks Surge

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly one per cent higher, extending their winning streak for a second day. This rally was driven by softening crude oil prices, positive geopolitical developments, and significant buying in blue-chip IT stocks, despite a broader global tech sell-off.

'Chanda Kochhar chapter is behind ICICI Bank'

'Chanda Kochhar chapter is behind ICICI Bank'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'She was either overconfident that nothing will happen to her or she underestimated the gravity of the allegations.'

ICICI Bank sweeps Global Finance awards

ICICI Bank sweeps Global Finance awards

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

ICICI Bank, India's second largest bank, was awarded 'The Best Retail Internet Bank Award in India-2004' and 'The Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank Award in India-2004' by internationally acclaimed Global Finance magazine.

ICICI Bank en route to Russia

ICICI Bank en route to Russia

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Unsolicited policies: ICICI Bank warned

Unsolicited policies: ICICI Bank warned

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Anti-trust body MRTPC has issued a stern warning to ICICI Bank for selling insurance policies to its credit card holders without their consent and has asked it to stop the practice.MRTPC bench headed by Justice O P Dwivedi passed a cease and desist order and held it as an unfair trade practice to promote its business.

Chanda Kochhar misappropriated ICICI Bank's funds for personal use: CBI to special court

Chanda Kochhar misappropriated ICICI Bank's funds for personal use: CBI to special court

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday told a special court here that former ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar misappropriated the lender's funds for personal use. The probe agency, represented by special public prosecutor A Limosin, made this argument while urging the special court to take cognizance of the chargesheet filed against Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar and others in a case pertaining to cheating and irregularities in sanctioning of loans to Videocon Group firms. Chanda Kochhar was MD and CEO of ICICI Bank between May 2009 and January 2019 in which capacity she was entrusted with the Bank's funds, the CBI told court.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Turn Volatile on West Asia Crisis

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Turn Volatile on West Asia Crisis

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced volatility due to conflicting developments in West Asia, including reports of the Strait of Hormuz closure, which led to a rebound in crude oil prices and heightened investor concerns about supply disruptions and inflation.

5 entities file lawsuit against ICICI Bank UK

5 entities file lawsuit against ICICI Bank UK

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Bank dismisses mis-selling charges, says lawsuit filed after it initiated legal recovery action over loan default

ICICI Bank mulls hiving off ATM operations

ICICI Bank mulls hiving off ATM operations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

ICICI Bank has a network of 1,416 branches and over 4,600 automated teller machines across the country, which it manages by itself, while several other banks have outsourced their ATM management and POS (credit and debit card payment accepting) terminals.

Prudential to acquire 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for Rs 3,500 crore

Prudential to acquire 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for Rs 3,500 crore

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Prudential plc has announced its acquisition of a 75 per cent stake in Bharti Life Insurance for approximately 3,500 crore, a strategic move to secure majority ownership in the Indian life insurance market. This acquisition necessitates Prudential reducing its holding in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to below 10 per cent.

ICICI Bank extends festive loan offers

ICICI Bank extends festive loan offers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

ICICI Bank has extended its festive offer of low interest rates on retail loans in order to meet its target of 20 per cent retail credit growth in 2007-08, down from around 40 per cent growth recorded in the past two years.

ICICI Bank plans local, ADS floats

ICICI Bank plans local, ADS floats

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

ICICI Bank rules out foreign buyouts

ICICI Bank rules out foreign buyouts

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

The country's largest private sector bank, ICICI Bank on Monday ruled out any acquisition abroad and said it would wait for another 2-4 weeks to decide on whether to revise the interest rates further.

ICICI Bank overtakes HDFC Bank as top private bank employer

ICICI Bank overtakes HDFC Bank as top private bank employer

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

It recorded total income of Rs 54,606 crore (Rs 546.06 billion) and net profit of Rs 9,810 crore (Rs 98.10 billion) on stand-alone basis.

ICICI Bank to raise $300 mn

ICICI Bank to raise $300 mn

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

ICICI Bank plans to raise $300 million through issuance of Eurobonds in the international markets as the first tranche of its $1 billion medium term notes programme.

Redmi Turbo 5: 120 Hz AMOLED Display, 100W Fast Charging, Dimensity 8500 Ultra

Redmi Turbo 5: 120 Hz AMOLED Display, 100W Fast Charging, Dimensity 8500 Ultra

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

The smartphone goes on sale from June 19 via Amazon and will be available in Asphalt Black, Nitro Blue and Turbo White finishes.

When Nifty Jumped 200 Points In ONE MINUTE

When Nifty Jumped 200 Points In ONE MINUTE

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

The Nifty's stunning 200-point jump in the final minute of trading wasn't a glitch. It marked India's shift to a new, globally accepted system of end-of-day price discovery.

Housing sector demand genuine: ICICI bank

Housing sector demand genuine: ICICI bank

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Even as Finance Minister P Chidambaram has asserted that the real estate sector is overheating, the ICICI Bank today claimed that there is genuine demand for houses and people have only deferred their decision to buy property.

Private Banks Face CEO Talent Crunch

Private Banks Face CEO Talent Crunch

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

What is the reason behind this drying up of talent for the top post in private banks?

Why exactly did ICICI Bank block PhonePe?

Why exactly did ICICI Bank block PhonePe?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

ICICI Bank says it blocked all UPI transactions made through PhonePe due to security concerns.

Geopolitical Tensions, Rupee at Record Low Weigh on Market Sentiment

Geopolitical Tensions, Rupee at Record Low Weigh on Market Sentiment

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline due to renewed geopolitical concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, a strained US-Iran ceasefire, and the rupee hitting a record low against the US dollar.

ICICI Bank hikes auto loan rates

ICICI Bank hikes auto loan rates

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

ICICI Bank on Monday jacked up auto loans by up to 0.75 per cent even before the RBI decided to increase statutory deposits last week as a part of inflation controlling measure.

Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Global Markets Recover, Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Global Markets Recover, Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher, recovering from previous losses, driven by a global market rebound, a pause in Israel-Iran hostilities, and a rally in bank stocks.

ICICI Bank is Asia's 2nd best retail bank

ICICI Bank is Asia's 2nd best retail bank

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

ICICI Bank edged past foreign banking majors Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank to emerge as the best retail bank in India, according to the latest issue of 'Asian Banker Journal'.

ICICI Bank is an Indian-originated bank: Kochhar

ICICI Bank is an Indian-originated bank: Kochhar

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Foreign direct investment (FDI) norms that classify ICICI Bank as foreign-owned were unlikely to impede the group's expansion plans, said ICICI Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Chanda Kochhar.

Sensex,Nifty Decline as US-Iran Tensions, FII Outflows Weigh on Sentiment

Sensex,Nifty Decline as US-Iran Tensions, FII Outflows Weigh on Sentiment

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Thursday, driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran, persistent foreign fund outflows, and concerns over rising US inflation.

ICICI Bank for more branch expansion

ICICI Bank for more branch expansion

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The largest private sector lender is also looking to open a full-fledged branch in China, where it already has a representative office, managing director and CEO, Chanda Kochhar said during the bank's 19th annual general meeting in Vadodara.

Fitch affirms ICICI Bank rating with negative outlook

Fitch affirms ICICI Bank rating with negative outlook

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Fitch Ratings has affirmed ICICI Bank's ratings at 'BB+' with a negative outlook and retained the lender's viability rating at BB. The negative outlook comes despite the agency recently revising upwards the operating environment outlook of domestic banks to stable from negative, citing better than expected recovery in business and economic activity following the COVID-19 second wave. Economic momentum and regulatory measures should support modest improvements in the domestic banks' financial profiles over the next 12-24 months, even though challenges remain the agency said in a late Monday note.

ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank not Indian-owned: Govt

ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank not Indian-owned: Govt

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

"At best, the two can be called as Indian-controlled banks," DIPP secretary R P Singh said when asked about the government's stand in the wake of the two seeking clarifications on the matter.

'Methyl Isocyanate of law': SC flags AI-hallucinated judgments

'Methyl Isocyanate of law': SC flags AI-hallucinated judgments

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court of India has issued a strong warning against the use of "non-existent, fake, and hallucinated" judgements generated by artificial intelligence (AI), likening it to "the release of methyl Isocyanate in the province of law and justice: invisible, insidious, and catastrophic." The court set aside an NCLT verdict that relied on such AI-generated precedents.

ICICI Bank, J&K Bank ink ATM sharing pact

ICICI Bank, J&K Bank ink ATM sharing pact

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

ICICI Bank has inked a pact with the Jammu and Kashmir Bank to share ATM network, providing the customers of both the banks access to about 2,000 ATMs in the country.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, tracking a recovery in global equity markets and an easing of hostilities between Israel and Iran, after a sharp fall in the previous session.

ICICI Bank hikes NRI deposit rates

ICICI Bank hikes NRI deposit rates

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

ICICI Bank has raised its interest rates on non-resident external rupee savings account, NRE fixed deposits and foreign currency non-resident deposits.