Shares of ICICI Bank today rose by about 3 per cent ahead of its financial results to be announced later in the day.
The scrip gained 2.9 per cent to Rs 866 on the BSE.
On the NSE, the stock climbed 2.9 per cent to Rs 865.90.
Surge in the heavyweight stock pushed the BSE benchmark Sensex 80.40 points higher at 17,211.07, with the banking bellwether contributing nearly 33 points.
On the volume front, 2.86 lakh shares of the company changed hands on the BSE, while more than 28 lakh shares were traded on the NSE.
The board of directors of the bank will consider the audited annual accounts and recommendation of dividend on preference and equity shares for the financial year ended March 31, 2012 at a meeting today, according to BSE.