FORM 6-K
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Report of Foreign Issuer
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the month of April  2008
Commission File Number: 001-15002
 
ICICI Bank Limited
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 
ICICI Bank Towers,
Bandra-Kurla Complex
Mumbai, India 400 051
(Address of principal executive office)
 
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Table of Contents



Item
 
   
1.
Summarized audited annual account for the year ended March 31, 2008
2.
Press Release dated April 26, 2008
 
 

 

 
 
SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
 
         
  ICICI Bank Limited
         
         
Date:
April 26, 2008
 
By:
/s/ Mehernosh Kapadia
       
Name :
Mehernosh Kapadia
       
Title   :
General Manager & Joint
Company Secretary
 




Item 1
 
 
ICICI Bank Limited
Registered Office: Landmark, Race Course Circle, Vadodara - 390 007.
Corporate Office: ICICI Bank Towers, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051.
Web site: http://www.icicibank.com
 
AUDITED UNCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
 
(Rupees in crore)
Sr.
No.
Particulars
Three months ended
Year ended
 
March 31, 2008
 
March 31, 2007
March 31, 2008
March 31, 2007
   
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
(Audited)
1.
Interest earned (a)+(b)+(c)+(d)
8,029.27
6,395.93
30,788.34
21,995.59
 
a) Interest/discount on advances/bills
5,826.20
4,703.42
22,600.99
16,096.31
 
b) Income on investments
2,008.82
1,353.05
7,466.01
4,989.84
 
c) Interest on balances with Reserve Bank of India and other interbank funds
116.58
292.92
611.99
808.56
 
d) Others
77.67
46.54
109.35
100.88
2.
Other income
2,361.65
2,099.59
8,810.77
6,927.87
3.
A) TOTAL INCOME (1)+(2)
10,390.92
8,495.52
39,599.11
28,923.46
4.
Interest expended
5,949.81
4,786.86
23,484.24
16,358.50
5.
Operating expenses (e) + (f) + (g)
2,150.45
1,920.59
8,154.18
6,690.56
 
e) Employee cost
466.64
440.81
2,078.90
1,616.75
 
f) Direct marketing expenses
358.35
422.86
1,542.74
1,523.90
 
g) Other operating expenses
1,325.46
1,056.92
4,532.54
3,549.91
6.
B) TOTAL EXPENDITURE (4)+(5)
     (excluding provisions and
     contingencies)
8,100.26
6,707.45
31,638.42
23,049.06
7.
OPERATING PROFIT (A-B)
(Profit before provisions and contingencies)
2,290.66
1,788.07
7,960.69
5,874.40
8.
Provisions (other than tax) and contingencies
947.49
876.34
2,904.59
2,226.36
9.
Exceptional items
..
..
..
..
10.
PROFIT / LOSS FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAX (7)–(8)–(9)
1,343.17
911.73
5,056.10
3,648.04
11.
Tax expense
       
 
a) Current period tax
375.57
271.64
1,611.73
984.25
 
b) Deferred tax adjustment
(182.24)
(185.03)
(713.36)
(446.43)
12.
NET PROFIT / LOSS FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITES (10)–(11)
1,149.84
825.12
4,157.73
3,110.22
13.
Extraordinary items (net of tax expense)
..
..
..
..
14.
NET PROFIT / LOSS FOR THE PERIOD(12)–(13)
1,149.84
825.12
4,157.73
3,110.22
15.
Paid-up equity share capital (face value Rs. 10/-)
1,112.68
899.34
1,112.68
899.34
16.
Reserves excluding revaluation reserves
45,357.53
23,413.92
45,357.53
23,413.92
17.
Analytical ratios
       
 
(i) Percentage of shares held by Government of India
..
..
..
..
 
(ii) Capital adequacy ratio
13.97%
11.69%
13.97%
11.69%
 
(iii) Earnings per share (EPS) for the period
       
 
Basic EPS before and after extraordinary items net of tax expenses (not annualised for quarter/ period) (in Rs.)
10.33
9.22
39.39
34.84
 
Diluted EPS before and after extraordinary items net of tax expenses (not annualised for quarter/ period) (in Rs.)
10.27
9.17
39.15
34.64
18.
NPA Ratio
       
 
i) Gross non-performing advances (net of technical write-off)
7,579.54
4,126.06
7,579.54
4,126.06
 
ii) Net non-performing advances
3,490.55
1,992.04
3,490.55
1,992.04
 
iii) % of gross non-performing advances (net of technical write-off) to gross advances (net of write-off)
3.30%
2.08%
3.30%
2.08%
 
iv) % of net non-performing advances to net advances
1.55%
1.02%
1.55%
1.02%
19.
Return on assets (annualised)
1.14%
1.04%
1.12%
1.09%
20.
Aggregate of non-promoter shareholding
       
 
• No. of shares
1,112,687,495
899,266,672
1,112,687,495
899,266,672
 
• Percentage of shareholding
100
100
100
100
21.
Deposits
244,431.05
230,510.19
244,431.05
230,510.19
22.
Advances
225,616.08
195,865.60
225,616.08
195,865.60
23.
Total assets
399,795.08
344,658.11
399,795.08
344,658.11
 
 

 
 
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS OF ICICI BANK LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
 
(Rupees in crore)
Sr.
No.
Particulars
Three months ended 
Year ended 
March 31, 2008 
March 31, 2007 
March 31, 2008 
March 31, 2007 
   
(Unaudited) 
(Unaudited) 
(Audited) 
(Audited) 
1.
Interest earned (a)+(b)+(c)+(d)
9,075.15
7,046.42
34,094.95
24,002.55
 
a) Interest/discount on advances/bills
6,268.55
4,952.36
24,068.36
16,970.09
 
b) Income on investments
2,448.63
1,627.51
8,904.54
5,847.37
 
c) Interest on balances with Reserve Bank of India and other interbank funds
196.33
323.93
874.77
903.79
 
d) Others
161.64
142.62
247.28
281.30
2.
Other Income
8,744.23
6,617.02
25,958.13
17,361.24
 
A)  TOTAL INCOME (1) + (2)
17,819.38
13,663.44
60,053.08
41,363.79
3.
Interest expended
6,502.09
5,208.95
25,766.97
17,675.72
4.
Operating expenses (e) + (f)
9,667.17
6,943.17
27,043.41
18,013.21
 
e) Payments to and provisions for employees
1,040.33
785.81
3,969.80
2,636.50
 
f) Other operating expenses
8,626.84
6,157.36
23,073.61
15,376.71
 
B)    TOTAL EXPENDITURE (3) + (4)
        (excluding provisions and
        contingencies)
16,169.26
12,152.12
52,810.38
35,688.93
5.
OPERATING PROFIT (A-B)
(Profit before provisions and contingencies)
1,650.12
1,511.32
7,242.70
5,674.86
6.
Other provisions and contingencies
989.50
918.19
3,017.75
2,277.38
7.
Provision for taxes
       
 
a) Current period tax
403.29
339.31
2,043.82
1,263.07
 
b) Deferred tax adjustment
(253.98)
(237.64)
(934.14)
(498.99)
8.
Share of (profits)/losses of minority shareholders
(124.81)
(66.17)
(282.96)
(127.23)
9.
NET PROFIT (5-6-7-8)
636.12
557.63
3,398.23
2,760.63
10.
Paid-up equity share capital (face value Rs. 10/-)
1,112.68
899.34
1,112.68
899.34
11.
Analytical Ratios
       
 
Earnings per share for the period
      (not annualised for quarter) (in Rs.) (basic)
5.72
6.23
32.19
30.92
 
Earnings per share for the period
      (not annualised for quarter) (in Rs.) (diluted)
5.68
6.20
32.00
30.75
 
 
CONSOLIDATED SEGMENTAL RESULTS OF ICICI BANK LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
 
(Rupees in crore)
Sr. No.
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2008
   
(Audited)
1.
Segment Revenue
 
a
Retail Banking
24,418.54
b
Wholesale Banking
24,949.35
c
Treasury
29,326.50
d
Other Banking Business
2,815.24
e
Life Insurance
14,396.83
f
General Insurance
2,206.19
g
Others
2,708.80
 
Total
100,821.45
 
Less: Inter Segment Revenue
40,768.37
 
Income from Operations
60,053.08
2.
Segmental Results (i.e. Profit before tax and minority interest)
 
a
Retail Banking
1,083.84
b
Wholesale Banking
3,624.06
c
Treasury
322.45
d
Other Banking Business
153.48
e
Life Insurance
(1,514.18)
f
General Insurance
130.22
g
Others
618.00
 
Total segment results
4,417.87
 
Unallocated expenses
192.92
 
Profit before tax and minority interest
4,224.95
3.
Capital Employed (i.e. Segment Assets – Segment Liabilities)
 
a
Retail Banking
(4,045.54)
b
Wholesale Banking
(11,423.26)
c
Treasury
47,878.40
d
Other Banking Business
4,005.61
e
Life Insurance
564.81
f
General Insurance
1,011.19
g
Others
1,537.99
h
Unallocated
5,543.54
 
Total
45,072.74
 
 

 
 
CONSOLIDATED SEGMENTAL RESULTS OF ICICI BANK LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
 
(Rupees in crore)
Sr.
No.
Particulars
Three months ended
Year ended
March 31, 2007
March 31, 2007
   
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
1.
Segment Revenue
   
a
Consumer and Commercial Banking
6,799.58
24,235.46
b
Investment Banking
3,524.21
8,849.59
c
Insurance
4,454.72
10,141.56
d
Others
71.20
239.30
 
Total
14,849.71
43,465.91
 
Less: Inter Segment Revenue
(1,186.27)
(2,102.12)
 
Income from Operations
13,663.44
41,363.79
2.
Segmental Results (i.e. Profit before tax)
   
a
Consumer and Commercial Banking
444.43
2,515.42
b
Investment Banking
456.46
1,386.65
c
Insurance
(247.71)
(391.78)
d
Others
15.72
52.82
 
Total segment results
668.90
3,563.11
 
Unallocated expenses
9.60
38.40
 
Profit before tax
659.30
3,524.71
3.
Capital Employed (i.e. Segment Assets – Segment Liabilities)
   
a
Consumer and Commercial Banking
(45,128.03)
(45,128.03)
b
Investment Banking
64,232.75
64,232.75
c
Insurance
1,205.50
1,205.50
d
Others
(602.63)
(602.63)
 
Total
19,707.59
19,707.59

Notes on consolidated segmental results
1.  
The disclosure on segmental reporting has been modified vide Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular no. DBOD.No.BP.BC.81/21.04.018/2006-07 dated April 18, 2007 on guidelines on enhanced disclosure on “Segmental Reporting” which is effective for the reporting period ended March 31, 2008. The consolidated segmental results for the previous year are not comparable due to this change. Due to the revised guidelines, the figures for the three months ended March 31, 2008 have not been provided.
2.  
“Retail Banking” includes exposures of ICICI Bank Limited (‘the Bank’) which fulfill the four criteria of orientation, product, granularity and low value of individual exposures for retail exposures laid down in the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision document “International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards”, as per the RBI guidelines for the Bank.
3.  
“Wholesale Banking” includes all advances to trusts, partnership firms, companies and statutory bodies, by the Bank which are not included under the “Retail Banking” segment, as per the RBI guidelines.
4.  
“Treasury” includes the entire investment portfolio of the Bank, ICICI Eco-net Internet and Technology Fund, ICICI Equity Fund, ICICI Emerging Sectors Fund and ICICI Strategic Investments Fund.
5.  
“Other Banking business” comprises the Bank’s banking subsidiaries i.e. ICICI Bank UK PLC., ICICI Bank Canada and ICICI Bank Eurasia LLC. and ICICI Wealth Management Inc.
6.  
“Life Insurance” represents ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited.
7.  
“General Insurance” represents ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited.
8.  
“Others” comprises the consolidated entities of the Bank, not covered in any of the segments above.
 

 

 
 
Notes
1.  
The Sangli Bank Limited (Sangli Bank) has merged with ICICI Bank Limited effective April 19, 2007 as per the order of RBI dated April 18, 2007. Pursuant to the merger of Sangli Bank with ICICI Bank Limited, the shareholders of Sangli Bank were allotted 3,455,008 equity shares of Rs. 10.00 each on May 28, 2007. The merger has been accounted for as per the purchase method of accounting in accordance with the scheme of amalgamation.
2.  
The Bank issued 75,686,388 equity shares (including green shoe option) of Rs. 10.00 each to Qualified Institutional Bidders and Non-Institutional Bidders at a price of Rs. 940.00 per share and 32,912,238 equity shares of Rs. 10.00 each to Retail Bidders and existing Retail Shareholders at a price of Rs. 890.00 per share, pursuant to a public issue of equity shares, aggregating to Rs. 10,043.71 crore on July 5, 2007. During the year ended March 31, 2008 the Bank allotted 36,675,326 partly paid shares of which 35,644,107 shares have become fully paid after receipt of call money.
3.  
The Bank issued 49,949,238 American Depositary Shares (ADS) including green shoe option of 6,497,462 ADSs at US$ 49.25 per share, representing 99,898,476 underlying equity shares of Rs. 10.00 each, aggregating to Rs. 9,923.64 crore on July 5, 2007.
4.  
During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Bank allotted 146,697 equity shares of Rs. 10.00 each pursuant to exercise of employee stock options.
5.  
Status of equity investors’ complaints / grievances for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

Opening balance
Additions
Disposals
Closing balance
4
668
665
7
 
6.  
Provision for current period tax includes Rs. 6.22 crore towards provision for fringe benefit tax for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (Rs. 39.20 crore for the year ended March 31, 2008).
7.  
RBI vide its circular DBOD.No.BP.1658/21.04.118/2005-06 dated May 30, 2006 had advised banks having operational presence outside India to compute capital adequacy ratio (CAR) as per the revised capital adequacy framework (Basel II) effective March 31, 2008. As per the current CAR framework, CAR as on March 31, 2008 was at 14.92% of which Tier I was 11.32%. Due to the revised guidelines, previous year CAR figures are not comparable.
8.  
As required by RBI general clarification dated July 11, 2007, the Bank has deducted the amortisation of premium on government securities, which was earlier deducted from “Other income”, from “Income on investments” included in “Interest earned”, amounting to Rs. 239.94 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (Rs. 265.65 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2007), Rs. 897.62 crore for the year ended March 31, 2008 (Rs. 998.70 crore for the year ended March 31, 2007). Prior period figures have been reclassified to conform to the current classification.
9.  
The Board of Directors have recommended a dividend of Rs. 11.00 per equity share (110%) for the year ended March 31, 2008 (previous year dividend Rs. 10.00 per equity share). The declaration and payment of dividend is subject to requisite approvals. The Board of Directors have also recommended a dividend of 0.001 percent, i.e., Rs. 100 per preference share on 350 preference shares of the face value of Rs. 1 crore each for the year ended March 31, 2008.
10.  
Previous period / year figures have been regrouped / reclassified where necessary to conform to current period classification.
11.  
The above financial results have been approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 26, 2008.
12.  
The above unconsolidated and consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2008 have been audited by the statutory auditors, BSR & Co., Chartered Accountants.
13.  
Rs. 1 crore = Rs. 10 million.


 
Place : Mumbai
 Chanda D. Kochhar
Date  : April 26, 2008
Joint Managing Director & CFO
 
 

Item 2
 
ICICI Bank Limited
ICICI Bank Towers
Bandra Kurla Complex
Mumbai 400 051

   
News Release
April 26, 2008
 
 
Performance Review – Year ended March 31, 2008: ICICI Bank’s profit after tax crosses US$ 1.0 billion
 
The Board of Directors of ICICI Bank Limited (NYSE: IBN) at its meeting held at Mumbai today, approved the audited accounts of the Bank for the year ended March 31, 2008 (FY2008).
 
Highlights
·  
Profit after tax for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (Q4-2008) increased 39% to Rs. 1,150 crore (US$ 287 million) from Rs. 825 crore (US$ 206 million) for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 (Q4-2007).
 
·  
Profit after tax for FY2008 increased 34% to Rs. 4,158 crore (US$ 1.0 billion) from Rs. 3,110 crore (US$ 775 million) for the year ended March 31, 2007 (FY2007).
 
·  
Net interest income increased 30% to Rs. 7,304 crore (US$ 1.8 billion) for FY2008 from Rs. 5,637 crore (US$ 1.4 billion) for FY2007.
 
·  
Fee income increased 32% to Rs. 6,627 crore (US$ 1.7 billion) for FY2008 from Rs. 5,012 (US$ 1.2 billion) for FY2007.
 
·  
Current and savings account (CASA) deposits ratio increased to 26% at March 31, 2008 from 22% at March 31, 2007.
 
·  
At March 31, 2008, ICICI Bank and its subsidiaries had consolidated total assets of Rs. 485,830 crore (US$ 121.1 billion).
 
Dividend on equity shares

The Board has recommended a dividend of 110% for FY2008 i.e. Rs. 11 per equity share (equivalent to US$ 0.55 per ADS) as compared to 100% for FY2007. The declaration and payment of dividend is subject to requisite approvals. The record/book closure dates shall be announced in due course.

 

 
 
ICICI Bank Limited
ICICI Bank Towers
Bandra Kurla Complex
Mumbai 400 051

 
 
Operating review
 
Deposit growth

Current and savings account deposits increased 27% to Rs. 63,781 crore (US$ 15.9 billion) at March 31, 2008 from Rs. 50,214 crore (US$ 12.5 billion) at March 31, 2007 and constituted 26% of total deposits at March 31, 2008 compared to 22% at March 31, 2007. The Bank is significantly expanding its branch network to expand its reach and further enhance its deposit franchise. At April 23, 2008 the Bank had 1,308 branches and extension counters as compared to 755 branches and extension counters at March 31, 2007. This increase of 553 branches and extension counters includes about 190 branches on account of the merger of Sangli Bank. The Bank had 3,950 ATMs at April 23, 2008.

Credit growth

Consolidated advances of the Bank and its overseas banking subsidiaries and ICICI Home Finance Company increased 19% to Rs. 252,071 crore (US$ 62.8 billion) at March 31, 2008 from Rs. 211,660 crore (US$ 52.8 billion) at March 31, 2007. This reflects robust growth in the loan book of the Bank’s international branches, its international subsidiaries and ICICI Home Finance Company.

International operations

ICICI Bank’s international business is focused on:

·  
Building a retail deposit base which gives the Bank access to low cost deposits on sustainable basis: Aggregate retail deposits of ICICI Bank UK and Canada increased 90% from Rs. 15,740 crore (US$ 3.9 billion) at March 31, 2007 to Rs. 29,861 crore (US$ 7.4 billion) at March 31, 2008.

·  
Building a global syndication network which enables the Bank to syndicate its foreign currency assets across a wide variety of investors: The Bank was ranked #1 in offshore loan syndications of Indian corporates in 2007.

·  
Being the preferred advisor and financier for overseas acquisitions of Indian corporates

·  
Achieving the status of the preferred bank for non-resident Indians in key markets of UK and Canada.

 
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ICICI Bank Limited
ICICI Bank Towers
Bandra Kurla Complex
Mumbai 400 051

 
 
ICICI Bank UK PLC achieved profit after tax of Rs. 155 crore (US$ 38.4 million) for FY2008 and increased its balance sheet by 80% to Rs. 35,300 crore (US$ 8.8 billion) at March 31, 2008. Its retail deposit base almost doubled to Rs. 17,250 crore (US$ 4.3 billion) on the back of the successful internet savings product and a 25% penetration in the bankable Indian community.

At March 31, 2008 the Bank’s international operations accounted for about 25% of its consolidated banking assets.

Capital adequacy

The Bank’s capital adequacy at March 31, 2008 as per Reserve Bank of India’s revised guidelines on Basel II norms was 13.97% (including Tier-1 capital adequacy of 11.76%), well above RBI’s requirement of total capital adequacy of 9.0%. At March 31, 2008, the capital adequacy ratios of ICICI Bank’s UK and Canada subsidiaries were 18.6% and 22.9% respectively.

Asset quality

At March 31, 2008, the Bank’s net non-performing assets constituted 1.49% of net customer assets.

Performance highlights of key non-banking subsidiaries

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company (ICICI Life) significantly increased its overall market share from 9.9% in FY2007 to 13.1% during April-February 2008 on the basis of retail new business weighted received premiums. ICICI Life’s new business weighted received premium increased by 68% in FY2008 compared to industry growth of 37% during April-February 2008. The growing operations of ICICI Life had a negative impact of Rs. 1,032 crore (US$ 257 million) on the consolidated profit after tax of ICICI Bank in FY2008. However, ICICI Life’s unaudited New Business Profit (NBP) in FY2008 was Rs. 1,254 crore (US$ 313 million). The assets held by ICICI Life increased from about Rs. 15,818 crore (US$ 3.9 billion) at March 31, 2007 to Rs. 28,578 crore (US$ 7.1 billion) at March 31, 2008.

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company (ICICI General) maintained its overall market share of 12.3% during April-February 2008. ICICI General’s premiums increased 11.4% to Rs. 3,345 crore (US$ 834 million) in FY2008 despite the impact of de-tariffing. ICICI General’s profit after tax increased by 51% to Rs. 103 crore (US$ 26 million) in FY2008 from Rs. 68 crore (US$ 17 million) in FY2007.

 
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ICICI Bank Limited
ICICI Bank Towers
Bandra Kurla Complex
Mumbai 400 051

 
 
ICICI Securities’ unconsolidated revenues and profit after tax for FY2008 were Rs. 750 crore (US$ 187 million) and Rs. 150 crore (US$ 37 million) respectively. ICICI Securities Primary Dealership’s profit after tax for FY2008 was Rs. 140 crore (US$ 35 million).

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company‘s (ICICI AMC) average mutual fund assets under management was Rs. 54,355 crore (US$ 13.5 billion) in March 2008. ICICI AMC’s profit after tax increased by 70% to Rs. 82 crore (US$ 20 million) in FY2008 from Rs. 48 crore (US$ 12 million) in FY2007.

ICICI Venture Funds Management Company (ICICI Venture) is the largest Indian private equity company with assets under management of about Rs. 9,550 crore (US$ 2.4 billion). ICICI Venture’s profit after tax for the year ended March 31, 2008 was Rs. 90 crore (US$ 22 million).

Summary Profit and Loss Statement (as per unconsolidated Indian GAAP accounts)
 
Rs. crore
 
Q4-2007
Q4-2008
Growth over
Q4-2007
FY2007
FY2008
Growth over
FY2007
Net interest income1
1,609
2,079
29%
5,637
7,304
30%
Non-interest income
2,099
2,362
13%
6,928
8,811
27%
- Fee income
1,427
1,928
35%
5,012
6,627
32%
- Treasury income
445
164
-63%
1,013
815
-20%
- Other income
227
270
19%
903
1,369
52%
Total income
3,708
4,441
20%
12,565
16,115
28%
Less:
           
Operating expense
1,454
1,746
20%
4,979
6,429
29%
Expenses on direct market agents (DMAs) 2
423
358
-15%
1,524
1,543
1%
Lease depreciation
44
46
5%
188
182
-3%
Operating profit
1,788
2,291
28%
5,874
7,961
36%
Less: Provisions
876
948
8%
2,226
2,905
31%
Profit before tax
912
1,343
47%
3,648
5,056
39%
Less: Tax
87
193
123%
538
898
67%
Profit after tax
825
1,150
39%
3,110
4,158
34%
1.  
Net of premium amortisation on government securities of Rs. 2.66 bn in Q4-2007, Rs. 2.40 bn in Q4-2008, Rs. 9.99 bn in FY2007 and Rs. 8.98 bn in FY2008.
2.  
Represents commissions paid to direct marketing agents (DMAs) for origination of retail loans. These commissions are expensed upfront.
3.  
Prior period figures have been regrouped/re-arranged where necessary.
 
 
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ICICI Bank Limited
ICICI Bank Towers
Bandra Kurla Complex
Mumbai 400 051

 
 
Summary Balance Sheet
   
Rs. crore
 
Mar 31, 2007
Mar 31, 2008
Assets
   
Cash balances with banks & SLR
104,489
113,072
- Cash & bank balances
37,121
38,041
- SLR investments
67,368
75,031
Advances1
195,866
225,616
Other investments
23,890
36,423
Fixed & other assets
20,413
24,684
Total
344,658
399,795
Liabilities
   
Networth
24,313
46,470
- Equity capital
899
1,113
- Reserves
23,414
45,358
Preference capital
350
350
Deposits
230,510
244,431
Other borrowings
70,661
86,399
Other liabilities
18,824
22,145
Total
344,658
399,795
1. Consolidated advances of the Bank and its overseas banking subsidiaries and ICICI HFC increased 19% to Rs. 252,071 crore at March 31, 2008 from Rs. 211,660 crore at March 31, 2007.

Except for the historical information contained herein, statements in this release which contain words or phrases such as 'will', ‘expected to’, etc., and similar expressions or variations of such expressions may constitute 'forward-looking statements'. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, opportunities and growth potential to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the actual growth in demand for banking and other financial products and services in the countries that we operate or where a material number of our customers reside, our ability to successfully implement our strategy, including our use of the Internet and other technology and our rural expansion, our ability to integrate recent or future mergers or acquisitions into our operations, our ability to manage the increased complexity of the risks we face following our rapid international growth, future levels of impaired loans, our growth and expansion in domestic and overseas markets, the adequacy of our allowance for credit and investment losses, technological changes, investment income, our ability to market new products, cash flow projections, the outcome of any legal, tax or regulatory proceedings in India and in other jurisdictions we are or become a party to, the future impact of new accounting standards, our ability to implement our dividend policy, the impact of changes in banking regulations and other regulatory changes in India and other jurisdictions on us, including on the assets and liabilities of ICICI, a former financial institution not subject to Indian banking regulations, the bond and loan market
 
 
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ICICI Bank Limited
ICICI Bank Towers
Bandra Kurla Complex
Mumbai 400 051

 
 
conditions and availability of liquidity amongst the investor community in these markets, the nature of credit spreads, interest spreads from time to time, including the possibility of increasing credit spreads or interest rates, our ability to roll over our short-term funding sources and our exposure to credit, market and liquidity risks as well as other risks that are detailed in the reports filed by us with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. ICICI Bank undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date thereof.

For further press queries please call Charudatta Deshpande at 91-22-2653 8208 or e-mail: charudatta.deshpande@icicibank.com.

For investor queries please call Pankaj Jain at 91-22-2653 6379 or Rupesh Kumar at 91-22-2653 7126 or email at ir@icicibank.com.

1 crore = 10.0 million
US$ amounts represent convenience translations at US$1= Rs. 40.12
 
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