Axis Bank to Redeem US$600 Million AT1 Notes on September 8, 2026
Axis Bank will redeem its US$600 million 4.10% Additional Tier 1 Notes on September 8, 2026. The redemption price is 100% of the principal plus accrued interest. The bank has secured necessary RBI approvals for the call exercise, ensuring its capital position remains strong.
The redemption of US$600 million in AT1 notes is a significant financial transaction that affects the bank's capital structure and funding costs. It requires regulatory approval and impacts financial reporting.
The announcement details a routine debt redemption exercise as per the terms of the notes. While it indicates financial management, it does not inherently signal positive or negative performance for the bank.
Axis Bank Limited has announced its decision to exercise the Call Option for its US$600,000,000 4.10 per cent. Additional Tier 1 Notes, originally issued on September 8, 2021. The redemption will occur in full on the First Call Date, September 8, 2026, at the applicable redemption price along with accrued and unpaid interest.
The bank has formally notified The Bank of New York Mellon, London Branch, the trustee for the Notes, instructing them to issue a notice of redemption to all eligible Noteholders. This action follows the necessary approvals, including prior approval from the Reserve Bank of India (Department of Banking Regulation) obtained on July 31, 2026, confirming that the bank's capital position will remain well above minimum requirements post-redemption.
The redemption price is set at 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. Interest on the Notes will cease to accrue from September 8, 2026, onwards. The specific ISINs for the notes are USY1009XAA73 and US05464XAA37.
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