LIC Invests ₹5,000 Crore in Bajaj Finance NCDs
LIC subscribed to 500,000 Non-convertible Debentures (NCDs) of Bajaj Finance Limited, with a face value of ₹100,000 each, totaling ₹5,000 crore. The investment occurred on August 27, 2026. Bajaj Finance will use the funds for general business purposes, including financing activities, loan repayment, and capital expenditure.
The investment of ₹5,000 crore is substantial and demonstrates LIC's role in providing significant debt capital to large financial institutions. This could impact LIC's investment portfolio diversification and Bajaj Finance's funding structure.
The investment is a routine debt fundraising activity by Bajaj Finance, with LIC acting as a subscriber. While it represents a significant capital deployment, it does not inherently indicate a positive or negative outlook for either company beyond standard business operations.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced its subscription to 500,000 Non-convertible Debentures (NCDs) of Bajaj Finance Limited. Each NCD has a face value of ₹100,000, amounting to a total investment of ₹5,000 crore.
The investment was made on August 27, 2026, at 10:30 am via Bank/RTGS payment. The primary objective of this NCD issuance by Bajaj Finance is to augment its long-term resources. The funds raised will be utilized for general business purposes, including various financing activities, repayment of existing loans, capital expenditure, and working capital requirements.
Bajaj Finance Limited is a deposit-taking Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC-0) registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and is a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Limited, with Bajaj Finserv holding a 51.3% ownership. The company is classified as an NBFC-Investment and Credit Company (NBFC-ICC) and an NBFC-UL (Upper layer) by the RBI.
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