South Indian Bank Board Approves Call Option on ₹490 Crore Tier 2 Bonds
The action involves a significant amount of debt (₹490 crore) and has a positive effect on the bank's balance sheet by reducing liabilities and interest outflow. While important, it is a pre-planned debt management activity rather than a major strategic shift or capital raise.
Exercising the call option on Tier 2 bonds allows the bank to reduce its outstanding debt and associated interest expenses, potentially improving its financial efficiency and capital structure.
* The South Indian Bank Limited's Board of Directors, in a meeting held on August 20, 2025, approved exercising the call option on its Non-convertible, fully paid-up, unsecured, Basel III Compliant, Tier 2 Bonds. * These bonds, with ISIN INE683A08036, were issued on November 28, 2017, at a face value of ₹1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) each at Par. * The total issue size of these bonds is ₹490.00 crore. * The bonds carry a coupon rate of 9.50% p.a., payable on a half-yearly basis. * The call option exercise date is scheduled for Friday, September 12, 2025. * The Record Date for principal and interest payment for eligible bondholders is Thursday, August 28, 2025. * Interest on these bonds will be paid up to Thursday, September 11, 2025, along with the principal amount, to bondholders whose names appear in the Beneficiary position as of the Record Date. The payment will be made on the call option date, September 12, 2025.
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