Nomura Flags NMC Settlement Impact on Bank of Baroda; Assigns Neutral, Target ₹300
Bank of Baroda settled NMC Health litigation for USD 600 million (~₹57 billion) via its Abu Dhabi Branch, resolving ADGM and UK High Court proceedings with no admission of liability. Nomura assigned a Neutral rating with a ₹300 target price, noting the settlement (~4% of net worth) is likely unprovided and expected to weigh on 1Q earnings, while acknowledging reduced litigation risk.
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Bank of Baroda has entered into an out-of-court settlement with the joint administrators of NMC Health PLC, NMC Healthcare Ltd, and NMC Holding Ltd for USD 600 million. The payment was made by the bank's Abu Dhabi Branch to resolve claims arising from insolvency and civil proceedings in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the High Court of Justice, England & Wales. The settlement is structured to bring the disputes to a conclusion, thereby avoiding prolonged litigation, uncertainty, and associated costs. Following the announcement, brokerage firm Nomura has weighed in on the financial implications of the settlement for the bank.
Nomura Analyst View
Nomura has assigned a Neutral rating on Bank of Baroda with a target price of ₹300, citing muted growth prospects and the financial burden of the proposed NMC settlement. The brokerage noted that the USD 600 million settlement — approximately ₹57 billion — represents around 4% of the bank's net worth. Nomura flagged that the settlement amount is likely unprovided for and is expected to impact the bank's earnings in the first quarter (1Q). Despite the near-term earnings pressure, Nomura acknowledged that the resolution reduces litigation uncertainty for the bank going forward.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | Neutral |
| Target Price | ₹300 |
| Settlement Amount | USD 600 million (~₹57 billion) |
| % of Net Worth | ~4% |
| Provisioning Status | Likely unprovided |
| Expected Earnings Impact | 1Q earnings |
Settlement Details
The agreement resolves all claims and causes of action between the parties without any admission of liability or wrongdoing. The liability of the bank in these proceedings is limited to the settlement amount of USD 600,000,000 (approximately Rs. 5,700 crores). Pursuant to the agreement, the ADGM proceedings have been discontinued, and the English proceedings are in the process of being discontinued.
The litigation involved case numbers ADGMCFI-2022-299 and ADGMCFI-2020-020 before the Abu Dhabi Global Market Court of First Instance, and case number BL-2022-002097 before the High Court of Justice, England & Wales. The trial in the ADGM proceedings commenced on March 23, 2026, while the English proceedings were stayed pending the outcome of the ADGM proceedings. The settlement agreement and its terms otherwise remain confidential.
Historical Stock Returns for Bank of Baroda
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.09% | -9.65% | -5.12% | -17.33% | +3.76% | +196.01% |
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