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Explosive Rally: Yes Bank Shares Hits 1-Year High
Just when many were sighing at the slow pace of banking stocks, Yes Bank surprised the street. On October 10, 2025, its share price rocketed 8.4% to ₹24.30 — the highest level in nearly a year.
This isn’t just a blip. The stock has rallied in 8 of the last 9 sessions, posting nearly 16% gains in that span. It’s also on track for its biggest weekly jump since May.
Investors are whispering: is this the turning point?
Why Is Yes Bank Shares Soaring?
SMBC Bold Entry Acts Like a Confidence Booster
A key driver behind this surge is the Japanese bank SMBC (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation) increasing its stake in Yes Bank. SMBC now holds more than 20% following a secondary purchase from SBI and other lenders.
This kind of cross-border backing sends a strong signal: foreign capital is willing to bet on Yes Bank’s turnaround.
Ratings Upgrades Are Fueling Momentum
Not to be left behind, four major credit rating agencies — CRISIL, ICRA, India Ratings and CARE — have upgraded Yes Bank to AA–. That’s the strongest rating it’s had since March 2020.
Upgrading ratings often unlock better borrowing costs and institutional flows — it’s like moving from “maybe safe” to “trusted.”
Strong Q2 Showing: Loans & Deposits Rise
Yes Bank’s recent business update impressed the market. Its loans & advances rose ~3.9% QoQ, and deposits were up ~7.9% YoY in Q2 FY26.
What’s more, its CASA ratio (low-cost deposits via current and savings accounts) improved to 33.8%.
When a bank shows both growth in lending and stable funding, it makes a more compelling story for long-term investors.
Risks & What to Watch
Even with the buzz, nothing is risk-free.
- Asset quality (bad loans): As per Business Standard The bank’s GNPA ratio is around 1.6%, a slight improvement from last year. But in retail and MSME segments, slippage could be a challenge.
- Valuation stretch: After such a surge, part of the gains may be built on excitement. If quarterly results disappoint, the stock can reverse quickly.
- Execution risk: Integrating SMBC’s strengths and maintaining governance will matter more as scrutiny increases.
Real-World Insight: Retail Investor Sentiment
As someone who’s been watching Indian banking stocks closely, I’ve heard chatter among small investors. Many are now waking up to Yes Bank’s resurgence. A few are booking partial profits, others are holding tight, expecting a multi-quarter run. The emotional tone? A cautious optimism.
One retail trader told me yesterday, “I sold a few shares at ₹23 just to lock in gains, but I’m staying partly invested — I believe the story has legs now.” That mix of fear and hope is exactly what fuels volatile upward runs.
What 2025 Signals in Banking
This run by Yes Bank also hints at broader 2025 patterns:
- Strategic foreign bank entry (like SMBC) may become a recurring theme in India’s private banking space.
- Markets may reward banks that deliver real metrics (loan growth + deposit growth) rather than mere hype.
- Credit rating upgrades will be a powerful lever in shifting sentiment.
So if Yes Bank is the poster child now, other mid-tier banks may be scanning how to replicate the formula.
Final Word
Yes Bank’s sudden surge feels electric — a mix of institutional validation (SMBC), credible metrics (growth + deposits) and upgraded ratings. While risk lurks, I see this as a turning point rather than a flash in the pan.
If I were in your shoes, I’d watch the Q2 earnings closely (board meets Oct 18) and maybe take a small stake now while keeping some powder dry. This could be a story that plays out over quarters, not just days.
Let me know if you want a comparative view with other bank stocks or a trade-level outlook.
Conclusion: A New Dawn for Yes Bank Investors
Yes Bank Shares latest rally isn’t just another short-term bounce — it feels like the beginning of a comeback story. With SMBC’s strong backing, upgraded credit ratings, and improving financial metrics, the bank is slowly regaining the market’s trust that it lost years ago.
Of course, challenges like asset quality and valuation risks remain. But for investors who believe in India’s growing banking ecosystem, Yes Bank now looks less like a “recovery bet” and more like a reborn contender.
Personally, I see this phase as a test of consistency — if the upcoming Q2 FY26 results sustain this momentum, the stock could easily turn into one of 2025’s biggest banking success stories.
In short: Yes Bank is no longer just surviving — it’s starting to thrive.
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Source : Business Standard & Mint - Yes Bank Share Price
✍️ Written by Nikhil Singh
Market & IPO Analyst | Business News Writer | Tech-Auto Observer
Nikhil has been tracking Indian IPOs, consumer brands, tech & automobile overview and financial trends since 2019. His writing style blends market insight with a relatable human voice — making complex data simple for everyday investors.
