Moody's has upgraded Yes Bank's Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) by one notch to Ba2 from Ba3, attributed to an improved credit profile.
The upgrade is driven by enhancements in the bank's credit profile, including capital and loan loss reserves, providing buffers against asset risks and modest profitability.
Yes Bank's Ba2 deposit ratings are slightly higher than its Ba3 BCA due to an anticipated moderate government support within contingencies.
Yes Bank's gross non-performing loan ratio decreased to 1.6% in March 2025 from 13.9% in March 2022, with provision coverage rising from 71% to 80% during this period.
Despite improvements, Yes Bank's asset quality still faces risks from its growing retail and SME portfolios, focus on riskier retail segments, and third-party sourcing reliance.
Yes Bank's shares closed 1.3% lower at Rs 20.16 apiece on the BSE, contrasting with a 0.7% drop in the Sensex.