RInfra defaults on ₹133 cr NCD redemption payment
PremiumCompany expects to make these payments within few days from the proceeds from the sale of Mumbai power business to Adani Transmission for ₹18,800 crore
New Delhi: Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra) has defaulted on payment of redemption of non convertible debentures (NCDs) amounting to ₹ 133.38 crore. The company said it expects to make these payments in the next few days from the proceeds from the sale of Mumbai power business to Adani Transmission for ₹ 18,800 crore.
“The entire proceeds of the sale transaction have been earmarked for the payment of various debt including final redemption of Series 3 NCDs amounting to ₹ 133.38 crore due on 20 August 2018," RInfra said in a BSE filing. “The company expects to make these payments in the next few days from the proceeds of the aforesaid sale transaction, and the debenture holders have duly been informed in this regard."
RInfra said it had obtained all relevant approvals from the Competition Commission of India (CCI), shareholders of the company, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission, and others. All lenders have provided their no-objection certificates (NOCs), and the company expects to close the transaction within the next few days. “The proceeds are to be used entirely for debt reduction," it added.
Shares of RInfra were trading 1.46% lower at ₹ 413.75 on the BSE on 1.06 pm.
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