ICRA Reaffirms AA+ Ratings on Bank of Maharashtra's Bonds Worth Rs 11,500 Crore
ICRA Limited has reaffirmed its AA+ rating with a stable outlook for Bank of Maharashtra's securities worth Rs 11,500 crore. The rating covers various debt instruments including Basel III Tier II Bonds and Long Term Infrastructure Bonds. The reaffirmation applies to multiple securities with different coupon rates and amounts. ICRA has withdrawn its rating for one Basel III Tier II Bond with an 8.70% coupon rate. This reaffirmation indicates ICRA's continued confidence in the bank's creditworthiness and suggests very low credit risk for these instruments.

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ICRA Limited, a prominent credit rating agency, has reaffirmed its ICRA AA+ ratings with a stable outlook on Bank of Maharashtra 's securities worth Rs 11,500 crore. This rating action, announced on July 24, 2025, covers a range of debt instruments issued by the bank, including Basel III Tier II Bonds and Long Term Infrastructure Bonds.
Rating Details
The reaffirmation applies to the following securities:
Instrument Type | Coupon Rate | Rated Amount (Rs. Crore) | Rating |
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Basel III Tier II Bonds | 9.20% | 500.00 | ICRA AA+; Stable |
Basel III Tier II Bonds | 7.89% | 1,000.00 | ICRA AA+; Stable |
Long Term Infra Bonds | 7.80% | 811.00 | ICRA AA+; Stable |
Long Term Infra Bonds | 7.70% | 1,612.00 | ICRA AA+; Stable |
Proposed Basel III Compliant Tier II Bonds | - | 500.00 | ICRA AA+; Stable |
Proposed Long Term Infra Bonds | - | 7,577.00 | ICRA AA+; Stable |
Rating Withdrawal
It's worth noting that ICRA has withdrawn its rating for one Basel III Tier II Bond with an 8.70% coupon rate. The reason for this withdrawal was not specified in the announcement.
Implications of the Rating
The reaffirmation of the ICRA AA+ rating with a stable outlook indicates ICRA's continued confidence in Bank of Maharashtra's creditworthiness for these debt instruments. This rating suggests that the instruments carry very low credit risk and are considered to have a high degree of safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligations.
Regulatory Compliance
Bank of Maharashtra disclosed this information in compliance with Regulation 55 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The bank's Company Secretary, Vishal Sethia, signed the official communication to the stock exchanges.
This rating reaffirmation may positively impact investor confidence in Bank of Maharashtra's debt instruments and overall financial stability. It reflects the rating agency's assessment of the bank's strong capacity to meet its financial commitments on these securities.
Historical Stock Returns for Bank of Maharashtra
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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-3.23% | -4.32% | -6.96% | +7.61% | -17.91% | +354.14% |