MTNL fails to fund escrow for bond interest due July 20
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MTNL informed exchanges it could not fund the escrow account in Bank of India for the 6th semi-annual interest payment on its 7.59 percent MTNL Bond Series VIIIA (INE153A08154) due 20 July 2026, citing insufficient funds. The bonds carry a sovereign guarantee from the Government of India. If MTNL defaults, the Debenture Trustee can invoke the guarantee and GoI must make the payment. This highlights serious cash flow stress at the state-run telecom PSU.
Signals serious cash flow stress at the PSU. Sovereign guarantee protects bondholders, but raises concerns about MTNL financial health and reliance on government support.