The tier-2 bonds have a loss absorbency feature, which means that if a bank fails, its tier-2 bondholders will absorb any losses ahead of its depositors. LVB had reported about ₹3,000 crore in accumulated losses, one-fourth of its loan book had turned sour, and tier-1 capital had turned negative.
Indian Bank raises deposit rates by 15 basis points
Indian Bank managing director Binod Kumar had said earlier that the bank does not have surplus liquidity as it shed Rs 10,000 crore of bulk