Date: 08.10.2026
Regulatory Disclosure
- The Bank submitted intimation pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 regarding credit rating withdrawal
- India Ratings & Research Private Limited withdrew ratings at the request of the Bank effective 08th October 2026
Rating Withdrawal Details
- Long-Term Issuer Rating: Withdrawn (Amount: Not applicable)
- Proposed Basel III Tier II Bonds: Withdrawn (Amount: ₹1000 crore, unutilised)
Press Release Information
- A copy of Press Release dated 08th October 2026 issued by rating agency was enclosed
- The information is available on Bank's website: https://centralbank.bank.in/en/investor-relations
India Ratings Press Release Details
Instruments Withdrawn:
| Instrument Description | Regulator | Size of Issue (INR million) | Rating Action |
| Basel III Tier II bonds* | SEBI | 10,000 | Withdrawn |
| Issuer rating | Not applicable | - | Withdrawn |
*Unutilized
Rating History:
| Instrument Type | Current Rating | Historical Ratings |
| Issuer Rating | WD (Withdrawn) | IND AA/Stable (22 December 2025, 23 December 2024) |
| Basel III Tier-II bonds | WD (Withdrawn) | IND AA/Stable (22 December 2025, 23 December 2024, 10 December 2024), IND AA-/Positive (11 December 2023) |
Rationale for Withdrawal:
- India Ratings is no longer required to maintain the issuer rating following withdrawal request from the issuer
- The proposed Tier II Bonds are no longer expected to be issued as previously envisaged
- This action is consistent with India Ratings' Policy on Withdrawal of Ratings
Complexity Level:
- Basel III Tier-II bonds: Low complexity instrument
Company Background:
- Central Bank of India has significant presence in rural and semi-urban areas with about 65% of branches in these regions
- At 1QFYE27, the bank had 4,605 branches and 3,820 ATMs in India