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YES Bank Accelerates Capital Raise & Asset Clean-Up Amid Governance Reforms

YES Bank Accelerates Fundraising & Governance Restructuring ✅ ₹16,000 Crore Fundraising Plan Approved YES Bank's board has approved a fundraising of ₹16,000 crore, including ₹7,500 crore via equity and ₹8,500 crore through debt instruments. The equity issuance will be limited to a maximum 10% dilution. 🤝 Strategic Shift with SMBC Stake Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) recently acquired around 20% stake in YES Bank, worth approximately ₹13,483 crore, strengthening global partnerships and governance structure. 🧾 NPA Resolution & Balance Sheet Clean-Up YES Bank settled a ₹201 crore loan through a one-time settlement in June 2025, contributing to asset quality improvement and investor confidence. 👨‍💼 CEO Prashant Kumar Gets Extension RBI has extended CEO Prashant Kumar’s term by six months starting October 2025, ensuring leadership stability during the transition phase. ⚖️ RBI Penalty for Compliance Gaps YES Bank was fined ₹29.6 lakh by RBI for minor compliance violations. While not material, it highlights the importance of tightening internal controls. YES Bank is raising ₹16,000 crore through equity and debt to strengthen its capital base, following strategic backing from SMBC. It recently resolved a ₹201 crore bad loan and continues cleaning its balance sheet. Leadership stability is ensured with a six-month extension for CEO Prashant Kumar.