Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) -- the joint venture company operating Bengaluru Airport -- on Friday said it has completed the issuance of unlisted non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth Rs 9,000 crore. The transaction is being undertaken in two tranches -- Rs 4,362 crore completed on July 25 and Rs 4,638 crore scheduled for early October this year -- BIAL said in a statement. "BIAL has successfully concluded the largest unlisted private placement of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) in India's airport sector, raising a total of Rs 9,000 crore. With a 15-year tenure, the refinancing allows the company to conserve capital and focus resources on funding future expansion plans," it said. The transaction witnessed overwhelming investor demand across the spectrum, including banks, insurance companies, infrastructure debt funds (IDFs), and public financial institutions (PFIs), reflecting the market's strong belief in BIAL's long-term vision and governance, it stated. The
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