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 February 2007
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
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1. | Press Release dated February 6, 2007 |
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: February 06, 2007 | By: | /s/ Nilesh Trivedi |
Name: Title: | Nilesh Trivedi Assistant Company Secretary |
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![]() | ICICI Bank Limited ICICI Bank Towers Bandra-Kurla Complex Bandra (E) Mumbai-400051. | |
News Release | February 6, 2007 | |
For Immediate Publication | ||
ICICI Bank hikes deposit and lending rates
ICICI Bank has announced an increase of 1% in its Benchmark Advance Rate (I-BAR) and its Floating Reference Rate (FRR) for consumer loans (including home loans) with effect from February 9, 2007. The revised I-BAR will be 14.75% p.a. payable monthly as against 13.75% at present. The revised FRR will be 11.75% p.a. as against 10.75% at present.
For existing floating rate customers, the increase in Floating Reference Rate (FRR) by 1% will be effective from the respective reset dates. The existing fixed rate customers whose loans are fully disbursed, will, however, not be impacted by the increase and their contracted rates will remain unchanged.
ICICI Bank has also announced an increase in interest rates on 80C Fixed Deposits of value less than Rs. 0.10 million by 1.25% for 5-year tenor with effect from February 9, 2007. The revised interest rate on 80C FD will be 9.50% p.a. as against 8.25% at present.
Customers can call the ICICI Bank 24 hour customer care help line or log on to the website (www.icicibank.com) for more details.
About ICICI Bank:
ICICI Bank (NYSE:IBN) is India's second largest bank and largest private sector bank with over 50 years presence in financial services and with assets of Rs. 2,958.32 billion as on December 31, 2006. The Bank offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail customers through a variety of delivery channels and through its specialised subsidiaries in the areas of investment banking, life and non-life insurance, private equity and asset management. ICICI Bank is a leading player in the retail banking market and services its large customer base through a network of over 675 branches and extension counters, 2,681 ATMs, call centres and internet banking (www.icicibank.com) to ensure that customers have access to its services at all times.
For Press Queries:
Mr Charudatta Deshpande
Head Corporate Communications
ICICI Bank Limited
BKC, Mumbai – 400051
T: +91 22 2653 8208
E-mail: charudatta.deshpande@icicibank.com