IREDA receives approval from DIPAM to raise Rs 45 billion through equity issue

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has received approval from the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) to raise approximately Rs 45 billion through a fresh equity issue.

The funds will be raised through a qualified institutions placement, with the Government of India planning to reduce its shareholding in IREDA by up to 7 per cent after the issue, potentially in one or more stages.