Adani Green Energy arms raise Rs 612 cr for debt refinancing

Adani Renewables - India - ENB

Three arms of Ltd (AGEL) have collectively raised Rs 612.30 crore through their maiden domestic bond issue on a private placement basis for debt refinancing.

According to a company statement, rated, listed, secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of the face value of Rs 10 lakh each, in multiple series, have an average annualized coupon rate of 7.83 percent per annum (fixed) and a tenure up to 12 years.

“Three subsidiaries of AGEL (UP) Ltd, Prayatna Developers Pvt Ltd and Parampujya Solar Energy Pvt Ltd, collectively housing 930 MW of operational solar power projects have raised Rs 612.30 crore by their maiden domestic bond issuance, on private placement basis,” the statement said.

The NCDs are rated AA/Stable by CRISIL and AA(CE)/Stable by India Ratings. The NCDs will be listed on the Wholesale Debt Market segment of BSE.

“Optimization of the cost of borrowing is key to our capital management program and this transaction reinforces the company’s strategy,” said Vneet S Jaain, MD & CEO of AGEL.

“We are encouraged by the robust support from the finance community, which recognizes the strength of the company’s business model and our capital management approach. We could manage this fundraising at favorable terms. This puts the company on a more solid platform for long-term growth.”

The success of the domestic debt market issue will open up a new source of funding, allowing for more flexibility in capital structure while also lowering interest costs.