IDFC First Bank raises US$500M via maiden overseas bond issue at 5.625 percent
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IDFC First Bank priced its maiden US$500 million senior notes issuance through its IFSC Banking Unit. The 3-year unsecured notes carry a 5.625 percent coupon with interest paid twice a year, maturing on 25 August 2029. Listed on Vienna MTF, India INX Global Securities Market and NSE IX Debt Market. The bank said the issuance saw strong demand from a diversified base of global institutional investors, helping diversify its funding beyond domestic markets.
Strengthens funding base with global capital, no equity dilution; signals strong investor confidence in the bank.