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Poonawalla Fincorp has successfully raised ₹1000.18 crore by issuing secured Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) through a private placement. The debt instruments carry an annual coupon rate of 8.25% and are set to mature on May 11, 2028. These bonds will be listed on the BSE's debt segment.
The total amount raised comprises ₹1000 crore in principal and a small premium. The NCDs are secured, backed by specific company assets, offering protection to bondholders.
For a non-banking financial company (NBFC) like Poonawalla Fincorp, tapping debt markets is essential for funding its lending operations. This successful issuance strengthens the company's capital base, enabling it to pursue growth in its retail finance business.
This move continues Poonawalla Fincorp's strategy to diversify its funding sources. In August 2023, the company raised approximately ₹500 crore via a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), indicating a proactive approach to capital management.
Shareholders can anticipate this capital will be used to expand the loan book, potentially boosting future revenue. The company now has a clear debt servicing schedule with defined maturity and coupon payments.
A potential risk for the company involves additional costs, up to 2% above the coupon rate, if it delays interest or principal payments.
Poonawalla Fincorp's 8.25% coupon rate for these secured bonds is considered competitive within the current market for similarly rated NBFCs, similar to financing strategies used by peers like Bajaj Finance and Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company.
Investors will be watching the trading performance and liquidity of these new NCDs on the BSE. Key metrics for Poonawalla Fincorp to monitor will include its loan growth and asset quality in upcoming quarters, along with any future capital raising plans or debt repayment activities.