Axis Bank Limited has informed the Exchange about Credit Rating
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S&P Global Ratings upgraded Axis Bank's long-term issuer credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-' and short-term rating to 'A-2' from 'A-3', following an upgrade of India's sovereign rating. The bank's stand-alone credit profile (SACP) was also revised upward to 'bbb+' from 'bbb', reflecting strengthened risk-adjusted capitalization, with the RAC ratio expected to stay above 10% over the next 24 months. The rating outlook was changed from 'positive' to 'stable', meaning the rating is now capped by the sovereign ceiling. S&P also upgraded 9 other Indian financial institutions (banks and finance companies) in a similar action. S&P expects Axis Bank's return on assets to decline moderately to 1.4%-1.5% over the next two years due to lower margins and higher credit costs.
This is a positive credit signal that should boost investor confidence in Axis Bank's financial strength, though the move from 'positive' outlook to 'stable' indicates the rating has reached the sovereign ceiling, limiting further near-term upside. Shareholders may see benefits in terms of lower borrowing costs and improved perception, but don't expect another rating upgrade unless India's sovereign rating is raised further.