S&P Assigns 'BB-' to Axis Bank's AT1 Notes, 'BBB' to Senior Notes
S&P Global Ratings has assigned a 'BB-' rating to Axis Bank's Additional Tier 1 Notes and a 'BBB' rating to its Senior Notes issued under the GMTN programme. This announcement follows the bank's prior communication on December 26, 2025.
Credit ratings from a major agency like S&P can influence investor perception and borrowing costs, thus having a medium impact on the bank's financial operations and market standing.
The announcement details credit ratings assigned by S&P Global Ratings, which is a factual update and does not inherently suggest a positive or negative change in the bank's financial standing without further context.
Axis Bank Limited announced on June 24, 2026, that S&P Global Ratings has assigned ratings to its existing Global Medium Term Notes (GMTN). The Additional Tier 1 Notes (AT1 Notes) have been assigned a rating of 'BB-', while the Senior Notes issued by the Bank's Gift City Branch under the GMTN programme have received a 'BBB' rating.
This rating action follows a previous communication from the bank dated December 26, 2025. The rating rationale letters from S&P Global Ratings are attached to the announcement for further details.
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