Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bank of India’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook, while upgrading its Viability Rating (VR) to ‘BB’ from ‘B+’. The move reflects stronger capital ratios, improved risk profile, and continued government support, reinforcing the bank’s financial resilience and growth prospects.
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Bank of India’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB-’ with a Stable Outlook, citing the bank’s strong government backing and alignment with India’s sovereign rating. In a significant development, Fitch also upgraded the bank’s Viability Rating (VR) to ‘BB’ from ‘B+’, highlighting improvements in its risk profile and financial performance.
The agency noted that Bank of India’s Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio rose to 14.4% in FY2025, reflecting enhanced capital strength. Fitch expects India’s GDP growth above 6% in FY2025–26, which will support profitability and operating conditions for the bank.
Key Highlights:
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Rating Affirmed: Long-Term IDR maintained at ‘BBB-’ with Stable Outlook.
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VR Upgrade: Viability Rating raised to ‘BB’ from ‘B+’.
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Capital Strength: CET1 ratio improved to 14.4% in FY2025.
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Economic Support: India’s GDP growth forecast above 6% aids profitability.
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Government Backing: Ratings reflect high probability of state support.
This affirmation and upgrade underscore Bank of India’s strengthened fundamentals, positioning it well for sustainable growth in India’s evolving financial landscape.
Sources: Fitch Ratings, FilingReader Intelligence, Bank of India regulatory filings