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Three Indian banks raise $1.85 billion via offshore bonds
Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Union Bank of India have collectively raised over $1.85 billion through offshore bond transactions on Monday and Tuesday. Axis Bank announced it will redeem its $600…
Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Union Bank of India have collectively raised over $1.85 billion through offshore bond transactions on Monday and Tuesday. Axis Bank announced it will redeem its $600 million AT1 notes on September 8, 2026, while Kotak Mahindra Bank allotted $650 million in senior notes due 2031. Union Bank of India issued $600 million in dual-tranche senior unsecured notes.
The three banks tapped international capital markets to diversify funding and support growth. Axis Bank shares closed at Rs 1,235, Kotak shares at Rs 401.60, and Union Bank shares rose 1.84% to Rs 186.98. The bonds will be listed on exchanges including NSE IFSC and India International Exchange.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Indian banks are increasingly turning to offshore bond markets to lock in long-term dollar funding, a trend that accelerated after the RBI eased external commercial borrowing rules in recent years. For Union Bank, a public sector lender, a dual-tranche dollar issuance of this size is notable given its narrower investor base compared to private peers. The proceeds will support overseas branch operations and general corporate needs. Investors will watch how the yield curves on these bonds trade relative to Indian sovereign dollar benchmarks, as that will signal the market's confidence in each bank's standalone credit profile. The next event to track is the Axis Bank redemption call on September 8, 2026, which will test whether the lender can replace that AT1 capital at a similar cost.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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