MTNL misses escrow funding for 7.59% Bond VIIIA interest due July 20
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MTNL could not fund the escrow account at Bank of India for the 6th semi-annual interest payment on its 7.59 percent Bond Series VIIIA (INE153A08154), due on July 20, 2026, due to insufficient funds. These bonds carry a sovereign guarantee from the Government of India, so if MTNL defaults, the Debenture Trustee will invoke the guarantee and GoI will pay bondholders. The filing underscores MTNL's ongoing financial stress while assuring bondholders are protected.
Highlights MTNL's financial weakness. Bondholders are protected by GoI sovereign guarantee, but the development is negative for equity shareholders.