Yes Bank Faces Contempt Threat from Trustee Over AT-1 Bonds Restoration
Axis Trustee has demanded Yes Bank reinstate AT-1 Bonds worth ₹8,415 crore within 3 days, threatening contempt proceedings. Yes Bank acknowledged the Supreme Court's October 15, 2026 judgment but stated it is still examining implications and legal options. The bank rejected claims of willful disobedience, assuring commitment to compliance with law.
The issue concerns a substantial amount of AT-1 bonds and involves potential contempt of court proceedings, which could have severe financial and reputational consequences for the bank.
The announcement details a demand from the Trustee for immediate action on AT-1 Bonds and a threat of contempt proceedings, indicating a significant dispute and potential legal escalation.
Axis Trustee Services Limited has issued a letter to Yes Bank Limited (the Bank) calling for the reinstatement of its Additional Tier-1 (AT-1) Bonds within three days. This action follows the Supreme Court of India's judgment on October 15, 2026, which upheld the restoration of these bonds, aggregating ₹8,415 crore, and stated that coupon payments remain unaffected. The Trustee has warned that failure to comply will result in contempt proceedings against the Bank and its directors.
In response, Yes Bank, on October 30, 2026, acknowledged the Supreme Court's judgment and reiterated its commitment to acting in accordance with it and applicable law. The Bank stated that it is examining the judgment and its implications in detail, including consequential actions and available legal remedies. Yes Bank rejected the Trustee's characterization of its conduct as willful disobedience, asserting that its evaluation process is aimed at ensuring compliance. The Bank assured that its day-to-day operations remain unaffected.
The Trustee had previously communicated with the Bank on October 18 and October 24, 2026, regarding the Supreme Court's verdict. The Bank had made prior disclosures on October 15, 16, 18, and 24, 2026, indicating it was evaluating the judgment and its options. The Trustee's letter, dated October 28, 2026, highlighted that despite the Supreme Court's judgment, the AT-1 Bonds (ISIN INE528G08352 and INE528G08394) had not been restored or activated by depositories like NSDL and CDSL, nor had the Bank initiated corporate actions. The Trustee noted that the Bank's disclosures only mentioned an ongoing examination of the judgment.
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