YES BANK: Turnaround Challenge

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Abstract

The case is set in the context of a turnaround challenge faced by Yes Bank, which was on the brink of bankruptcy in March 2020. Yes Bank was the largest bank failure in the history of Indian banking. After failing to raise adequate capital, the bank was rescued by the Reserve Bank of India and a consortium of lenders, with the aim of safeguarding the interest of the depositors, as well as India’s banking system. Yes Bank was a private sector lender with superior growth during its early days. However, concentration in the corporate loan portfolio and credit exposure to non-performing assets paved the way for financial distress. Prashant Kumar, a seasoned banker from the State Bank of India, was put in charge of the bank as an administrator to oversee the turnaround. A moratorium on bank deposit withdrawals was announced by the RBI to understand the gravity of the situation and formulate plans to deal with the challenges. After a brief moratorium of about two weeks, the leadership of the bank decided to resume its operations with the permission of the RBI. The case is set in a context where Kumar must take key decisions to turnaround the bank.

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Product Type Case
Reference No. F&A0576
Title YES BANK: Turnaround Challenge
Pages 20
Published on Dec 19, 2024
Year of Event 2020
Authors Gopalakrishnan, Balagopal; Jacob, Joshy ;
Area Finance and Accounting (F&A)
Discipline Finance
Sector Banking Finance Insurance (BFI)
Learning Objective The case focuses particularly on the following: • The role of AT1 bonds as a form of contingent capital and the regulatory requirements during distress events. • Understanding the relevance of raising capital and having adequate liquidity to allay the concerns of depositors in the context of the turnaround challenge. • The importance of a business strategy related to the composition of the asset and liabilities portfolio and the risk management at the bank. • The role of regulators and board to facilitate decision-making during times of distress.
Keywords Turnaround; Bailout; Bank Failures; Banking; Capital Adequacy; Non-Performing Assets
Country India
State Maharashtra
City Mumbai
Organization YES Bank
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