Bandhan Bank shares in focus as lender moves to sell stressed assets worth nearly ₹7,000 crore

Shares of private lender Bandhan Bank Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, November 28, after the bank announced plans to sell its non-performing assets and written-off loan portfolios through a bidding process involving asset reconstruction companies.

As of September-end, Bandhan Bank's NPA portfolio carried an outstanding principal of ₹3,212 crore, while its written-off portfolio stood at ₹3,719 crore.

The proposal was approved at a board meeting held on Thursday, the bank said in a regulatory filing.

The lender will invite bids under the Swiss Challenge method for NPA accounts that are over 180 days past due, with a principal outstanding of ₹3,212.17 crore as of September 30, 2025.

Separately, it will auction the written-off loan portfolio amounting to ₹3,719.14 crore.

These loan pools fall under the bank's Emerging Entrepreneurs Business (EEB), which includes group loans and small business and agri loans, and the Aspiring Business Group (ABG).

Bandhan Bank shares ended 1.11% lower on Thursday at ₹149.50 on the NSE. The stock is down 7% so far this year.