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YES Bank Seeks Supreme Court Review of ₹8,415 Crore AT-1 Bond Write-Down
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What Happened?
YES Bank has filed a review petition with the Supreme Court regarding its October 15 ruling that annulled the write-down of ₹8,415 crore in Additional Tier-1 bonds. The bank seeks reconsideration of the judgment that followed a previous ruling by the Bombay High Court.
Key points
- The Supreme Court's October 15 ruling set aside YES Bank's write-down of AT-1 bonds.
- The bonds in question total ₹8,415 crore, issued in December 2016 and October 2017.
- Axis Trustee Services, representing bondholders, had previously challenged the write-down in court.
- The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's January 2023 ruling favoring bondholders.
- The ruling affects YES Bank's capital position, potentially impacting its CET1 capital ratio.
Key insights
- If the Supreme Court reverses its decision, YES Bank may face a substantial increase in its capital requirements.
- The ruling could set a precedent for future cases involving AT-1 bonds and bank write-downs.
- The bank's financial health remains under scrutiny, affecting investor confidence.
Why it matters
The outcome of this review could significantly impact YES Bank's financial stability and regulatory compliance.
Entities
YES Bank· CompanySupreme Court· OrganizationBombay High Court· OrganizationReserve Bank of India· Organization
Source
Business Standard
