Bandhan Bank sells NPA portfolio of Rs 291.44 Cr to ACRE for Rs 119.49 Cr
Bandhan Bank Limited sold an NPA portfolio with a principal outstanding of Rs 291.44 Cr to Assets Care and Reconstruction Enterprise Limited for Rs 119.49 Cr. The transaction, approved by the Board on June 15, 2026, was conducted via the Swiss Challenge Method.

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Bandhan Bank Limited has completed the sale of an identified Non-Performing Assets (NPA) portfolio to Assets Care and Reconstruction Enterprise Limited (ACRE) for a consideration of Rs 119.49 Cr. The portfolio, comprising accounts with more than 180 Days Past Due (DPD) from the Housing Finance Portfolio, had a principal outstanding amount of Rs 291.44 Cr as on May 31, 2026. The transaction was conducted on an outright cash basis, with the sale price representing 41% of the portfolio's value.
The sale was executed following the conclusion of the Swiss Challenge Method, a bidding process involving Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). The Board of Directors of bandhan bank had previously approved the sale of these identified NPAs on June 15, 2026.
Transaction Details
The following table outlines the key financial metrics of the transaction:
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Principal Outstanding (as on May 31, 2026) | Rs 291.44 Cr |
| Sale Consideration | Rs 119.49 Cr |
| Percentage of Portfolio Value | 41% |
| Basis of Sale | Outright Cash |
| Asset Category | Housing Finance Portfolio (NPA) |
| Days Past Due | > 180 Days |
Regulatory Disclosures
The disclosure was made in compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI LODR). The bank has simultaneously uploaded the information to its official website. The filing was signed by Indranil Banerjee, Company Secretary, on June 30, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Bandhan Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.55% | +6.70% | -1.61% | +47.23% | +16.10% | -31.02% |
How will this NPA sale impact Bandhan Bank's net interest margins and provisioning coverage ratio in the upcoming quarter?
Does the 41% recovery rate set a precedent for future valuations of housing finance NPAs in the current economic climate?
Will the bank utilize the proceeds from this sale to bolster its liquidity or to accelerate lending in specific sectors?































