CESC Limited Approves Issuance of ₹250 Crore Debentures via Private Placement
CESC Limited approved the issuance of 25,000 Secured, Unlisted, Redeemable, Rated Non-Convertible Debentures worth ₹250 crore via private placement. The debentures, with a face value of ₹1 lakh each, will be allotted on August 5, 2026, and mature on June 30, 2036. The coupon rate is 3-Month T-Bill Rate + 2.60% p.a.
The issuance of ₹250 crore in debt will impact the company's capital structure and debt-to-equity ratio. While it's a significant amount, it is a debt instrument and not equity dilution, and it is secured, which mitigates some risk. The funds are likely for general corporate purposes or expansion, which is a common business activity.
The announcement details a routine debt fundraising activity through the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures, which is a standard financial instrument for companies. It does not contain any elements that would significantly alter the company's financial standing or future prospects in a positive or negative way.
CESC Limited has announced the approval for the issuance of 25,000 Secured, Unlisted, Redeemable, Rated Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) with a face value of ₹1 lakh each. The total aggregate value of this issuance is ₹250 crore, and it will be conducted on a private placement basis.
The Committee of the Board of Directors of CESC Limited approved this issuance during a meeting held on August 3, 2026. The deemed date of allotment for these debentures is August 5, 2026, with the final redemption date set for June 30, 2036. The tenure of the instrument is approximately 9 years and 10 months from the deemed date of allotment.
The coupon rate for these NCDs is linked to the 3-Month Treasury Bill Rate plus an additional 2.60% per annum, with coupon payments scheduled monthly. The principal redemption schedule is detailed, with various redemption amounts spread across multiple dates from March 31, 2027, to June 30, 2036. The total principal redemption amounts to ₹2,50,00,00,000.00.
The debentures will be secured by a first-ranking pari passu charge on the company's immoveable and moveable fixed assets, both present and future, with a security cover of 1.25x. The instrument carries a call/put option at the end of 3 years from the deemed date of allotment, exercisable at par. In case of delayed payment of interest or principal beyond three months from the due date, an additional interest of 2% per annum over the coupon rate will be payable.
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CESC Limited filed this with the NSE as a statutory disclosure, categorised under debt fundraising. It is a primary document, not a recommendation, and the desk marks it medium impact: worth reading, rarely worth acting on by itself.
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