
YES Bank AT-1 Bond Reinstatement May Impact CET1 Ratio by 250 bps
What Happened?
YES Bank announced that reinstating ₹8,415 crore of AT-1 bonds could reduce its CET1 ratio by 250 basis points. The bank is reviewing a Supreme Court ruling on the bond write-off.
Key points
- The reinstatement of AT-1 bonds is worth ₹8,415 crore.
- CET1 ratio is projected to drop by 250 basis points as of June 30, 2026.
- The Tier 1 capital ratio remains unchanged at 14%.
- YES Bank's CET1 ratio was 14% as of June 30, 2026.
- SMBC invested ₹16,333 crore in YES Bank, raising its stake to 24.9%.
- The Supreme Court upheld a ruling against the bond write-off, stating the bank's administrator acted beyond authority.
Key insights
- The reinstatement may pressure YES Bank's capital ratios, impacting future growth.
- Investor sentiment could be affected by the Supreme Court's ruling.
- The bank's ability to manage capital effectively remains crucial for its stability.
Why it matters
The ruling could affect YES Bank's capital management and investor confidence.
Entities
Source
Business Standard


