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S&P Global Ratings upgraded ICICI Bank's long-term issuer credit rating to 'BBB/Stable/A-2' from 'BBB-/Positive/A-3' on August 14, 2025. The upgrade mirrors a similar action on India's sovereign rating, reflecting the country's improved economic environment. The bank's standalone credit profile (SACP) was affirmed at 'a-'. S&P expects ICICI Bank's risk-adjusted capital (RAC) ratio to be 12.5%-13% over the next 24 months, supported by healthy earnings and lower risk weights following the sovereign upgrade. The stable outlook indicates that the bank's asset quality is likely to remain better than the Indian sector average.
This is a positive development for ICICI Bank shareholders, as the rating upgrade lowers the bank's overseas borrowing costs and signals stronger creditworthiness. It may also boost investor confidence, though the rating is capped by the sovereign rating and will move in tandem with it.