Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India was the sole purchaser of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd.’s record 50 billion rupee ($585 million) bond sale. The 15-year bond carries a 7.75% coupon, and proceeds will be used for capital expenditure and to refinance existing dollar debt. This follows a recent $150 million loan Adani Ports received from DBS Life Insurance Corp.
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. has successfully executed a record 50 billion rupee ($585 million) bond issuance, with Life Insurance Corp. of India (LIC) acting as the sole buyer. The 15-year bond carries a coupon of 7.75%, and the proceeds are earmarked for capital expenditure and refinancing existing U.S. dollar-denominated debt. This significant fundraising event, following a recent $150 million loan Adani Ports reportedly received from DBS Life Insurance Corp., underscores the company's ability to secure substantial long-term financing from prominent institutional investors. The commitment from LIC, a major domestic institution, for the entirety of this record issuance can be viewed as a strong vote of confidence, aligning with the "moderately positive" sentiment associated with this transaction. The refinancing of dollar debt with rupee-denominated bonds may also serve to mitigate currency risk for Adani Ports, aligning its debt profile more closely with its domestic operational base and revenue streams.
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