Powergrid gets approval to raise Rs 50 billion through private placement

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited’s (Powergrid) committee of directors have approved the issuance of bonds, its 79th bond series (2024-25) to raise upto Rs 50 billion through private placement.

The base issue size is Rs 10 billion, with a green shoe option for an additional Rs 40 billion. These unsecured, non-convertible, non-cumulative, and taxable bonds will be redeemable at par after 10 years, with interest paid annually.