Mumbai, Maharashthra, India (PressExposure) October 30, 2007 -- Mumbai: The First “Genius of the Web” awards organized by Web18, a part of the Network18 group, were announced on October 18th, 2007 at ITC Grand Central, Parel, Mumbai. “Genius of the Web Awards” recognizes achievements by companies that have done commendable work in the online space.

The awards had close to 86 nominations across 19 categories, including Banking, Mutual Funds, Insurance, and Brokers etc.

ICICI Bank was up against tough competition from the likes of sbi.com, hdfcbank.com, bankofbaroda.com, citibank.co.in, abn amro.co.in, and hsbc.co.in and emerged victorious in the category of 'Best Banking Site'.

Frost & Sullivan carried out extensive research to decide the award winners in each category on three parameters:
• Website Content
• Website Dynamics
• End-user Experience

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. 3,569.32 billion as on June 30, 2007. 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 specialized 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 950 branches and extension counters, 3,515 ATMs, call centres and internet banking (www.icicibank.com) to ensure that customers have access to its services at all times.

About ICICI Bank

For Press Queries:
ICICI Bank: Charudatta Deshpande
Head – Corporate Communications
Tel: 022-26538208
Fax: 022 –26531116
e-mail: charudatta.deshpande@icicibank.com

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