Yes Bank ESG rating falls to 61 for FY26; core score rises to 67
- Overall ESG rating falls to 61 for FY26 from 70 in FY25
- Core ESG rating rises sharply to 67 from 37 in prior year
- Ratings assigned independently by ESG Risk Assessments and Insights Limited
- Assessment based on fiscal 2026 disclosures and public data
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Yes Bank received an independent Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating of 61 for FY26, a decline from the 70 assigned for FY25. The assessment was issued by ESG Risk Assessments and Insights Limited on August 28, 2026.
Despite the overall drop, the bank’s Core ESG rating improved sharply to 67, up from 37 in the previous fiscal year. The ratings are based on the bank’s fiscal 2026 disclosures and other publicly available data.
Independent Assessment
The ESG Rating Provider (ERP) clarified that Yes Bank did not engage it for these ratings. The assignment was made independently based on public disclosures.
| Metric | FY26 Rating | FY25 Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall ESG Rating | 61 | 70 | -9 points |
| Core ESG Rating | 67 | 37 | +30 points |
What the Numbers Show
The divergence between the two metrics is notable. While the overall ESG rating declined by 9 points, the Core ESG rating more than doubled, rising by 30 points. This suggests significant improvement in core operational or governance factors tracked by the ERP, even as broader ESG criteria resulted in a lower aggregate score.
Historical Stock Returns for Yes Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.72% | -2.81% | -3.66% | +6.66% | +16.62% | +100.00% |
What specific operational or governance changes drove the 30-point surge in Yes Bank's Core ESG rating despite the overall score decline?
How might this divergence between Overall and Core ESG ratings influence institutional investors' allocation decisions for FY27?
Will Yes Bank engage with ESG Risk Assessments and Insights Limited to address the factors causing the 9-point drop in the overall rating?
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