Q4 Results 2026: HDFC, ICICI, Yes Bank on Apr 18

Earnings day puts banks in the spotlight

India’s Q4FY26 earnings season is underway, and Saturday, April 18, is set to be a key date for investors tracking banking and select mid and small-cap names. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Yes Bank are among the prominent companies scheduled to publish results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The focus is heightened because the Nifty Bank index has fallen 12.1% over the last three months, increasing sensitivity to trends in loan growth, deposits, margins and asset quality.

The BSE results calendar and market reports list multiple companies reporting on April 18, spanning sectors such as media, power, refractories, tea and kitchenware. For traders and long-term investors alike, the day matters because outcomes from large lenders can shape sentiment around the broader financial sector during the ongoing reporting cycle.

How many companies are reporting on April 18

Market reports referenced two counts for the day’s disclosures. One list mentions 11 companies scheduled to announce Q4FY26 results on April 18. Another report says at least 12 companies will announce numbers that day and includes Bharat Coking Coal Ltd in the roster.

Regardless of the count variation in the reports, the common thread is that multiple widely tracked names are expected to publish their quarterly scorecards on the same date, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank at the centre of attention.

Full list of firms scheduled to announce Q4 results

The companies cited as scheduled to report earnings on Saturday, April 18 include the following:

HDFC Bank: board meeting, results and dividend consideration

HDFC Bank said in an exchange filing that its board will meet on April 18 to consider and approve standalone and consolidated results for the last quarter of FY26. The bank also said the board will recommend a dividend, if any.

The filing also stated that the trading window for dealing in the bank’s securities would remain closed from Wednesday, March 25, 2026 to Monday, April 20, 2026, both days inclusive. The closure applies to designated employees and their immediate relatives, as per the bank’s share dealing code.

For investors, these points set the framework for the announcement day: results, the dividend decision process, and the compliance timeline around the event.

HDFC Bank Q4 preview: what brokerages are watching

Brokerage estimates cited in the report expect HDFC Bank to post a steady performance for the March quarter. The preview flagged modest growth in profit and net interest income (NII), stable asset quality, and improving momentum in loans and deposits.

Another expectation highlighted was that net profit could see a single-digit rise, with market participants closely watching management commentary and any dividend-related communication. Separately, a brokerage expectation mentioned 3.8% quarter-on-quarter growth in advances, led by corporate, BB and gold, along with deposit growth of 5.5% QoQ.

ICICI Bank Q4 preview: operating performance steady, profit growth muted

ICICI Bank is likely to deliver a steady operating performance for Q4FY26, but headline profit growth may remain muted. The report attributed this to a higher base and the normalisation of provisions.

Kotak Institutional Equities, as cited, expects ICICI Bank’s net interest margins (NIMs) to remain flat, with repo repricing offset by CRR cut benefits and term deposit repricing. The same preview expects cost ratios and operating expenses to decline marginally quarter-on-quarter, while the absence of seasonal stress could keep credit costs under control at 42 basis points.

Why April 18 matters for market sentiment

With the Nifty Bank index down 12.1% over three months, the April 18 bank results are positioned as an important checkpoint for sentiment. The combination of HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank reporting on the same day creates a concentrated flow of information on credit growth, margins, funding and asset quality in one window.

In practical terms, investors tend to parse three layers in such releases: the reported numbers, commentary on demand and deposit behaviour, and signals on credit costs and provisioning. Any dividend recommendation, where applicable, also becomes part of the immediate market narrative.

Broader earnings season context: more results across the week

The report noted that the Q4FY26 earnings season is in progress, with around 50 companies listed on the BSE and NSE preparing to announce results for the period that ended March 31, 2026. It also stated that earnings reports will be disclosed through the stock exchanges after trading concludes for the day.

Looking beyond April 18, an additional set of companies was indicated as scheduled for Monday, April 20, including PNB Housing Ltd, Ugro Capital Ltd and Indosolar Ltd. Separately, another schedule highlighted that Wipro Ltd was slated to announce Q4 figures on Thursday, April 16.

Key facts to track on results day

Conclusion

April 18 brings a dense set of Q4FY26 disclosures, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank expected to set the tone for bank-focused investor sentiment amid a weaker Nifty Bank backdrop. The day’s updates will also include results from companies across media, manufacturing and power, expanding the breadth of sector signals. The next set of scheduled announcements, including the April 20 roster referenced in the reports, will extend the earnings flow into the following trading sessions.