COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATION 30 & 51 OF SEBI (LODR) REGULATIONS, 2015- NON FUNDING OF 11th SEMI ANNUAL INTEREST PAYMENT IN ESCROW ACCOUNT MAINTAINED IN BANK OF INDIA WRT MTNL BOND SERIES V (INE153A08089)
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MTNL has failed to fund the Escrow Account with adequate funds for the 11th semi-annual interest payment of Rs. 35.25 crore (7.05% coupon) on Bond Series V, due on April 12, 2026. The company cited 'insufficient funds' as the reason for not meeting its obligation 10 days before the due date as required under the Tri-Partite Agreement. However, the filing emphasises that all MTNL bonds carry a Sovereign Guarantee from the Government of India, meaning the Debenture Trustee can invoke the guarantee and the government must step in to make the payment. The company is essentially admitting financial distress but relying on the sovereign backstop to avoid an outright default.
This indicates significant liquidity stress at MTNL, as the company cannot service its bond interest from internal cash flows. While the sovereign guarantee provides a safety net for bondholders, this development is negative for the company's credit profile and could raise concerns about its long-term financial viability without government support.