ICICI Bank shares rise as Bank Nifty gap-up lifts private bank stocks

ICICI Bank's shares experienced a marginal increase on Thursday, reaching ₹1,407.50 on the NSE, up 0.39 per cent from the previous close. This gain occurred as the broader banking sector, represented by the Bank Nifty, saw a sharp morning rally, opening near 57,507 and reclaiming its 20-day exponential moving average. The stock initially opened at ₹1,407.80, reached a high of ₹1,413, and remained above its intraday low of ₹1,403.30.

Trading volume surpassed 34 lakh shares by midday, with a traded value of ₹479.40 crore, a stark contrast to the 11.12 lakh shares traded on Wednesday. Notably, 73.90 per cent of the traded quantity was in the deliverable segment, suggesting a clear buying sentiment rather than mere intraday trading. The Bank Nifty's recovery left the index's RSI at 51, indicating a neutral but improving momentum.

The immediate resistance for the index is seen between 57,500-57,600, with a breakout potentially opening the 57,800-58,000 range. Conversely, support levels are noted at 57,200-57,000. Year-to-date, ICICI Bank has gained 5.16 per cent, outpacing the Nifty 50's decline of 7.39 per cent. Over three and five-year periods, the stock has delivered 48 per cent and nearly 107 per cent returns, respectively, outperforming both the index and the broader market.

The stock's 52-week trading range remains between ₹1,187.60 and ₹1,480, with the latter price recorded as recent as July 20, 2026. Despite selling pressure, with 60.53 per cent of order quantity on the sell side, the stock's price action has remained stable.