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Private Sector Bank
Board Meeting18 Aug 2026, 04:27 pm

Federal Bank to Consider Up to $500M Foreign Currency Debt Issuance

AI Summary

Federal Bank Ltd has announced a board meeting scheduled for August 21, 2026, to consider and approve a proposal for raising funds. The bank plans to issue foreign currency denominated debt securities and/or other permissible instruments through its IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) in GIFT City. The aggregate amount for this fundraising initiative is capped at the equivalent of USD 500 million, with a maximum tenor of up to five years. This move is subject to necessary regulatory, statutory, and other approvals.

Key Highlights

  • Board meeting scheduled for August 21, 2026.
  • Proposal to raise funds via foreign currency debt issuance.
  • Targeting up to USD 500 million through GIFT City IBU.
  • Maximum tenor for debt instruments set at five years.
  • Subject to regulatory and statutory approvals.