The definitive bank-specific guide to settling a Yes Bank loan account — written by senior ex-bankers and DRT counsel. Every number, timeline and committee tier below is verified against Yes Bank's current recovery practice.
Moderate-high — centralised committee
Moderate — matrix-driven
Everything relevant to a Yes Bank borrower approaching settlement: history, current book, secured/unsecured mix and recovery focus areas.
Yes Bank was founded in 2004 by Rana Kapoor and Ashok Kapur. Went into RBI-driven moratorium in March 2020 and was reconstructed under the Yes Bank Reconstruction Scheme with SBI-led consortium capital infusion.
Reconstructed private bank; new management + investor-driven aggressive NPA resolution.
Advances of ₹2.28 lakh crore (FY24). Retail 44%, MSME 20%, mid-corp 22%, corporate 14%.
Home, personal, auto, cards — post-reconstruction retail push.
Reduced corporate book post-2020; ARC sale bundles cleared bulk of legacy stress.
MSME book ~₹46,000 cr.
Priority-sector agri — small book.
~62% secured : 38% unsecured.
Net profit ₹1,251 cr (FY24). CAR 15.9%. GNPA 1.71%, NNPA 0.60%. PCR 63%.
Each product has its own recovery process, discount range and documentation. Click through for the product-specific playbook.
NPA / SMA-2
Salaried / SEP defaulters
MSMEs 2+ years
SMEs ₹10 lakh – ₹40 cr
MSMEs
Property-secured
MSMEs
Salaried / self-employed
Repossessed / pre-repo
Student / co-borrower defaulters
Cardholders in default
Every stage from NPA classification to NOC. Timings reflect Yes Bank's actual recovery workflow, not generic bank-agnostic advice.
Account crosses 90-day overdue; system-marked sub-standard.
Telephonic + written reminders; recovery agency assigned for retail.
SARFAESI Section 13(2) demand notice issued; 60-day cure period starts.
Borrower files written OTS proposal with financial justification and source-of-funds plan.
Recovery cell prepares committee note: outstanding, security value, sacrifice, comparable settlements.
2–4 rounds of counter-offers; borrower may be called for committee interaction.
Yes Bank sanction letter carries a 30–45 day payment window.
Borrower pays as per sanction — usually lump sum or 2–3 tranches within validity.
No Objection Certificate issued; mortgage / hypothecation released; original documents returned.
Bank reports status 'Settled' to all bureaus in the next reporting cycle.
Who has the authority to sanction your OTS at Yes Bank, the approval ceiling and typical decision timeline — critical to filing at the right level the first time.
| Sanctioning authority | Approval limit | Timeline | Escalation | Decision criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collections / Recovery Agent Team | Up to ₹5 lakh (unsecured) | 3–10 days | Auto-escalates on written proposal to internal desk | Age bucket, prior EMIs, provision status |
| Recovery / Legal Cell — Deputy Head | ₹5 lakh – ₹50 lakh | 10–25 days | Refers to Regional Settlement Committee | Written-off matrix, dispute risk |
| Regional Settlement Committee | ₹50 lakh – ₹5 crore | 20–40 days | Refers to Central Committee | Realisable security value, ageing, provision |
| Central Settlement Committee — CFO / CRO chaired | ₹5 crore – ₹25 crore | 30–60 days | Refers to Board Risk Committee | Recoverable value vs ARC bid, litigation exposure |
| Board Risk / NPA Committee | Above ₹25 crore | 45–90 days | None — final authority | Enterprise view + investor disclosure risk |
Yes Bank's recovery committee decides on documents, not on calls. Have every item ready before submitting the OTS proposal.
End-to-end schedule of a properly-filed OTS from engagement to NOC and CIBIL update.
Statement + SARFAESI stage review
Yes Bank format with sacrifice justification
1–3 rounds
45-day payment window
Six specific failure modes we see at Yes Bank's committees, with the counter-move for each.
Yes Bank's committee benchmarks against realisable value
Committee discounts unsupported source claims
RBI Master Direction 2024 needs additional Board approval
Committee note requires a 'why'
Committee cannot decide on incomplete file
How senior counsel typically approach each dimension of a Yes Bank recovery matter.
Yes Bank recovery is centralised at Regional and Central Recovery Committees.
Anchor at realisable value under SARFAESI (auction reserve 90% of reserve price); reference Yes Bank's own comparable OTS.
SARFAESI defence via 13(3A) representation + DRT-SA under Section 17.
In-time 13(3A) reply within 15 days; DRT-SA if 13(4) issued.
Yes Bank counsel typically pushes for a DRC — settle before DRC to avoid execution.
Interim stay under Section 17 + sanctioned OTS.
Available for viable MSMEs under RBI's Prudential Framework (Jun-2019).
Twin-track OTS + SARFAESI defence; sanction level depends on exposure per Yes Bank's matrix.
The regulatory backbone every OTS proposal is scrutinised against.
Foundational restructuring circular applicable to all Yes Bank accounts
RBI sourceEmpowers Yes Bank's board to frame OTS policy
Governs Yes Bank's ARC sale route
Frames how Yes Bank collections engage retail borrowers
Verified NPA Experts closures. Client identities withheld; case codes are internal references.
Eligibility, timelines, discount ranges, documents and recovery process for every Yes Bank product we handle.
Bank-specific questions only — no generic OTS FAQs.
Every related asset on NPA Experts — services, guides, calculators, glossary and other bank pages.
Free tools built by NPA Experts — no signup, no email required.
Estimate a realistic Yes Bank settlement discount.
60-second check for OTS eligibility.
Map the enforcement clock on your account.
Full Yes Bank OTS document list.
Structured case-strength score.
Where in the NPA cycle you are today.
Head-to-head notes on Yes Bank's settlement culture vs other Indian lenders.
Yes Bank's central committee is comparable in speed; HDFC's matrix is stricter on discounts above ₹1 cr.
This page is for general information. It is not legal, tax or investment advice. Every NPA / SARFAESI / DRT matter is fact-specific — speak to a qualified advisor before acting.
Disclaimer: This is an informational resource. NPA Experts is not affiliated with Yes Bank. Settlement outcomes vary with facts. Consult qualified counsel before signing any OTS proposal or making any payment.
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