Yes Bank Shares Fall Over 8% Ahead of Board Meeting on Fundraising Plans
Yes Bank shares declined sharply on Tuesday, tumbling over 8 percent during intraday trade as investors turned cautious ahead of the lender’s board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 5 June. The meeting is expected to take up proposals related to capital raising through equity or other instruments.
The stock fell as low as ₹23.15 in early trade before sliding further to ₹21.29 by 11:05 AM, marking an 8.59 percent drop from the previous close. This is one of the steepest single-day declines for the bank in recent weeks.
In a regulatory filing, Yes Bank confirmed that its board would consider raising funds through equity shares, convertible securities, or any other permissible instruments. The move comes amid the bank’s broader efforts to strengthen its capital base and support future growth.
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Market participants reacted with concern, primarily over the possibility of equity dilution. Analysts believe the absence of details around the fundraising quantum, pricing, or structure contributed to investor unease.
“Equity fundraising always creates short-term uncertainty, especially when there is limited clarity on how much capital will be raised and at what valuation,” said an analyst with a domestic brokerage.
Yes Bank last raised capital in 2022 when global private equity firms Carlyle and Advent International acquired a combined 10 percent stake. The upcoming round is expected to support the bank’s credit expansion plans and help resolve legacy stressed assets.
Yes Bank reported a net profit of ₹452 crore in the March quarter, up 123 percent year-on-year, driven by improved net interest income and better asset quality. The gross non-performing assets (NPA) ratio stood at 1.7 percent at the end of the quarter, signalling a recovery but still reflecting the impact of past issues.
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Analysts say that the bank’s performance has improved steadily since its restructuring in 2020, but fresh capital is needed to maintain capital adequacy ratios and fund future lending.
The recent decline in share price follows a rally of over 40 percent in the last three months, during which the bank gained investor interest due to better earnings and improved ratings outlook.
The outcome of the board meeting on 5 June is expected to provide clarity on the size, method, and timeline of the capital raise. Market sentiment will likely depend on whether the bank opts for a qualified institutional placement (QIP), preferential allotment, or seeks strategic investors.
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Retail investors and traders are advised to watch the board’s decisions closely, as the fundraising strategy will influence valuations, earnings per share, and overall investor confidence in the stock.
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