ICICIBC showcased strong earnings beating estimates on back of better NII & fees/treasury, while bank did keep higher provisions rate but it helped improve PCR by 900bps QoQ to 68.5%. Slippages of Rs20.9bn was multi quarter lows and much below expectations, while large recovery helped asset quality ratios to improve substantially and also see benefit in margins. Overall stress levels are also reducing with much better upgrades seen in this quarter bringing down overall BB & Below book to 3.3% of loans. ICICI's franchise scores better in liabilities (both CASA/TDs), technology and products, while...