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 ICRA has withdrawn its rating for one Basel III Tier II Bond with an 8.70% coupon rate.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

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ICRA Limited has reaffirmed its 'ICRA AA+' ratings with a stable outlook on Bank of Maharashtra 's debt securities worth Rs 11,500 crore, underscoring the bank's strong creditworthiness. The rating action covers a range of debt instruments including Basel III Tier II Bonds and Long Term Infrastructure Bonds.
Rating Details
The reaffirmed ratings apply 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It's worth noting that ICRA has withdrawn its rating for one Basel III Tier II Bond with an 8.70% coupon rate.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 available information.
Implications of the Rating Action
The reaffirmation of the 'AA+' rating with a stable outlook indicates ICRA's continued confidence in Bank of Maharashtra's ability to honor its debt obligations. This rating suggests very low credit risk and a high degree of safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligations.
For investors and stakeholders, this rating action provides assurance about the bank's financial stability and its capacity to meet its debt commitments, even under challenging economic conditions.
Disclosure 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 prompt disclosure of this rating action demonstrates its commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance.
The reaffirmation of these high ratings could potentially enhance Bank of Maharashtra's ability to raise capital in the future, should the need arise, and may positively influence investor perception of the bank's financial health.
Historical Stock Returns for Bank of Maharashtra
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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-0.80% | -1.13% | -3.86% | +11.20% | -15.17% | +369.29% |