Kotak Mahindra Bank receives excellent ESG rating of 70 for FY26
- Kotak Mahindra Bank received an ESG rating of 70 for FY26
- The rating is categorised as 'Excellent' by the agency
- ESG Risk Assessments and Insights Limited issued the rating
- Disclosure made to BSE and NSE on August 22, 2026

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Kotak Mahindra Bank has been assigned an overall Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Rating of 70, categorised as 'Excellent', for the fiscal year 2025-26. The rating was issued by ESG Risk Assessments and Insights Limited based on a review of publicly available information.
The bank disclosed the intimation under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Company Secretary received the information on August 21, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
Disclosure Details
The disclosure was formally communicated to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on August 22, 2026. The information is also hosted on the bank's website in compliance with SEBI listing norms.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Rating Agency | ESG Risk Assessments and Insights Limited |
| ESG Rating | 70 (Excellent) |
| Fiscal Year | FY26 |
| Disclosure Date | August 22, 2026 |
Historical Stock Returns for Kotak Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.80% | +0.07% | +6.79% | +2.76% | +8.28% | +18.45% |
How might Kotak Mahindra Bank's 'Excellent' ESG rating influence its cost of capital and access to green financing instruments in the coming fiscal year?
What specific strategic initiatives or operational changes is the bank planning to implement to maintain or improve upon its FY26 ESG score of 70?
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