IRFC inks ₹13,527 crore refinancing deal for Hyderabad Metro
IRFC signed a ₹13,527 crore term loan agreement with L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited for refinancing Hyderabad Metro's debt. The 20-year loan replaces higher-cost debt with competitive rupee financing. This marks a significant step in urban transit financing and supports the expansion of Hyderabad's metro network.
This is a substantial financial transaction (₹13,527 crore) for a major urban infrastructure project, directly impacting the financial health and expansion capabilities of the Hyderabad Metro. For IRFC, it signifies a diversification of its portfolio and reinforces its role in national infrastructure financing.
The announcement details a significant refinancing deal that will improve the financial sustainability of the Hyderabad Metro project and strengthen IRFC's position as an infrastructure financier. The terms of the loan are favorable, and it is supported by strong guarantees, indicating a positive outcome for all parties involved.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has signed a ₹13,527 crore term loan agreement with L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL) to refinance the debt obligations of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project. This landmark transaction in India’s urban transit sector aligns with the Government of India’s Viksit Bharat vision and demonstrates IRFC's evolution into a diversified infrastructure financing institution.
The loan agreement was signed in the presence of IRFC CMD & CEO Manoj Kumar Dubey and Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao. The refinancing follows the transfer of 100% ownership of L&TMRHL to the Government of Telangana and will enable an orderly exit for existing lenders while improving the project’s long-term financial sustainability. The facility replaces higher-cost debt with competitively priced, long-term rupee financing over a 20-year tenure with quarterly repayments, featuring no processing fees, commitment charges, or prepayment penalties.
The transaction is supported by an unconditional and irrevocable undertaking by the Government of Telangana, a state government guarantee, and an RBI-backed direct debit mandate. CMD & CEO Manoj Kumar Dubey stated that IRFC is ready to be a trusted domestic financing partner, channeling Indian savings into Indian infrastructure on Indian terms. IRFC's strong credit profile, sovereign-backed borrowing strength, and zero-NPA track record position it well to provide competitive financing solutions for metro rail systems and other public infrastructure assets, facilitating the expansion of Hyderabad’s metro network and establishing a replicable financing framework for urban transit systems nationwide.
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