Acuite Reaffirms Bank of India's Basel-III Bond Ratings with 'Stable' Outlook
Credit rating reaffirmations, especially for significant bond instruments, are important for a bank's market perception, investor confidence, and cost of funds. A stable and strong rating can positively influence its ability to raise capital and its overall financial stability.
The reaffirmation of strong credit ratings with a stable outlook, coupled with record-high profitability, improved asset quality, robust capital adequacy, and strong government support, indicates a positive financial trajectory for the bank.
* Acuite Ratings & Research has reaffirmed the credit ratings for Bank of India's Basel-III Additional Tier-I Bonds and Basel-III compliant Tier-II Bonds, both with a 'Stable' outlook. * The Basel-III Additional Tier-I Bonds worth ₹3,000 crore have been reaffirmed at 'ACUITE AA+ | Stable'. * The Basel-III compliant Tier-II Bonds worth ₹2,000 crore have been reaffirmed at 'ACUITE AAA | Stable'. * The reaffirmation is based on the bank's sustained improvement in earning profile, capital position, and asset quality. * Bank of India reported its highest-ever Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹9,219.02 crore as of March 31, 2025, significantly up from ₹6,317.92 crore in FY24. * Domestic advances grew 11.24% year-on-year, reaching ₹5,65,297 crore as of Q1FY26. * The bank's overall Capital Adequacy Ratio stood at 17.77% as of March 31, 2025, with Tier I CAR at 15.47%. * Asset quality has improved, with Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) at 3.27% and Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) at 0.82% as of March 31, 2025, compared to 4.98% and 1.22% respectively in FY24. * The bank maintains a healthy provision cover of 92.94% as of June 30, 2025, and a robust Current Account Savings Account (CASA) mix of 39.88% as of June 30, 2025. * Liquidity position is adequate, with a Liquidity Coverage Ratio of 118.62% as of March 31, 2025, against a minimum regulatory requirement of 100%. * The ratings continue to factor in the strong parentage and demonstrated capital support from the Government of India, which held a 73.38% stake as of June 30, 2025.
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