YES Bank AT-1 bond reinstatement may cut CET1 by 250 bps
In short
YES Bank’s reinstatement of ₹8,415 crore in AT-1 bonds could lower its CET1 ratio by 250 basis points. The bank’s Tier 1 capital ratio is still expected to stay at 14%.
This matters because capital ratios are watched closely by investors and regulators. The report says the bank still has options to manage capital, but it does not say what it will do next.
What the reporting says
YES Bank’s reinstatement of ₹8,415 crore in AT-1 bonds could reduce its CET1 ratio by 250 basis points on a pro forma basis, while the Tier 1 capital ratio would remain unchanged at 14%. Business Standard and Mint report that the bank still has capital-management levers and flexibility for further capital actions. The reporting does not say whether any immediate regulatory or investor response followed.
Why it matters
YES Bank’s reinstatement of ₹8,415 crore in AT-1 bonds is expected to lower the bank’s CET1 ratio by 250 basis points on a pro forma basis. The reported summaries also say the Tier 1 capital ratio would remain at 14% and that the bank has capital-management levers available. The source does not state when the reinstatement takes effect or whether additional capital actions are planned.