Bank of Baroda Secures BBB- and BBB Ratings from Fitch and S&P
Bank of Baroda received 'BBB-' ratings from Fitch and 'BBB' from S&P Global Ratings for its senior unsecured notes issued under the MTN program. CareEdge Global assigned 'BBB+/Stable'. These ratings reflect the bank's strong creditworthiness and government support.
Improved credit ratings can enhance the bank's ability to raise funds at competitive rates and bolster investor confidence, which has a medium-term impact on its financial operations and market perception.
The bank has received positive credit ratings from multiple reputable agencies, indicating a strong financial standing and creditworthiness.
Bank of Baroda has received new ratings from prominent credit rating agencies, Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, for its issuances under the Medium Term Note (MTN) programme. Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BBB-' rating to Bank of Baroda's senior unsecured USD 300 million 5.318% notes due August 2031 and USD 400 million 5.114% notes due August 2029. These ratings are in line with the bank's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'BBB-' with a Stable Outlook, reflecting a high probability of extraordinary state support. S&P Global Ratings has assigned a 'BBB' rating to the bank's senior unsecured notes, including USD 400 million 5.114% notes due 2029 and USD 300 million 5.318% notes due 2031, under its USD 4,000,000,000 Medium Term Note Programme.
Additionally, CareEdge Global has assigned a 'BBB+/Stable' rating to the bank's issuances. The ratings from Fitch and S&P Global Ratings are final and reflect the completion of the securities issue and receipt of conforming documents. The notes are direct, unconditional, unsubordinated, and unsecured obligations of the bank, ranking pari passu with all other unsubordinated and unsecured obligations. The ratings are sensitive to changes in the bank's IDR and sovereign IDR.
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