IREDA raises Rs 4.53 billion via perpetual bonds for financing of renewable energy projects

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has raised Rs 4.53 billion through its second issue of perpetual bonds at a coupon rate of 7.70 per cent per annum.

The offering received bids worth Rs 13.43 billion against the base size of Rs 1 billion and a green shoe option of Rs 4 billion resulting in an oversubscription of 2.69 times. The funds will be used to bolster IREDA’s capital base and support financing for renewable energy projects across India.