CRISIL Reaffirms SBI Cards' Ratings at 'CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+'
CRISIL reaffirms SBI Cards' ratings at 'CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+', enhancing the rating for bank loan facilities to ₹62,000 crore. The ratings reflect strong support from SBI and SBI Cards' steady market position.
Reaffirmation of credit ratings by a reputable agency like CRISIL typically has a moderate impact. It reinforces investor confidence and ensures continued access to funding at favorable terms. The enhancement of the bank loan facilities rating also points towards improved financial flexibility.
CRISIL has reaffirmed the ratings, indicating a stable outlook and continued strong performance. Additionally, the increase in the total bank loan facilities rating from ₹57,000 crore to ₹62,000 crore suggests a positive assessment of the company's financial health and prospects.
* CRISIL has reaffirmed its 'CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+' ratings on the debt instruments and bank facilities of SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd (SBI Cards). * The rating for Total Bank Loan Facilities has been enhanced to ₹62,000 crore from ₹57,000 crore. * Ratings reaffirmed for: * Long Term Rating: CRISIL AAA/Stable * Short Term Rating: CRISIL A1+ * ₹34,000 crore Commercial Paper: CRISIL A1+ * Lower Tier II Bonds Aggregating ₹5,300.2 crore: CRISIL AAA/Stable * Non-Convertible Debentures Aggregating ₹8,550 crore: CRISIL AAA/Stable * The ratings factor in continued support from State Bank of India (SBI), the majority shareholder. * As of September 30, 2025, SBI Cards is the second-largest player in the credit card industry with 2.15 crore cards-in-force (CIF), holding a market share of 19.0%. * The company's gross non-performing assets (GNPAs) stood at 2.85% as on September 30, 2025. * SBI held 68.6% stake in the company as on June 30, 2025, and will continue to hold majority stake over the medium term.
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