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Moody’s Reviews IndusInd Bank BCA for Possible Downgrade

19 March 20251 min read
BANKING & FINANCEMoody’s ReviewsIndusInd Bank BCAfor PossibleDowngrade19 March 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Moody’s began checking IndusInd Bank’s standalone credit strength for a downgrade after the lender disclosed a ₹2,100 crore accounting gap.

Key facts

  • Deposit, issuer and counterparty risk ratings were affirmed at Ba1/NP, outlook stable.
  • Despite the row, the bank mobilised Rs 110 billion ($1.27 billion) through Certificates of Deposit maturing in three months to one year, at marginally higher rates.

About BCA

  • A Baseline Credit Assessment reflects standalone financial health.
  • Support from related or affiliated companies is ignored.

Significance

  • Fundraising shows market confidence, though funds cost more.

Exam angle

  • Agency: Moody’s; bank: IndusInd; concept: BCA.

Test yourself

1. Moody's is reviewing which assessment of IndusInd Bank for a possible downgrade?

The review concerns the bank's Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA).

2. The accounting discrepancy at IndusInd Bank amounted to about how much?

A ₹2,100 crore discrepancy could affect net worth by 2.35%.

3. A Baseline Credit Assessment reflects a bank's financial health:

BCA is standalone and ignores support from related companies.

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