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Jubilant Pharmova plans first local bond issue to raise ₹800 crore

Jubilant Pharmova plans first local bond issue to raise ₹800 crore

Indian pharmaceutical company Jubilant Pharmova plans to raise ₹800 crore through its first bond issue in the local market.

The proposed issue includes ₹400 crore in bonds, with an option to raise an equal amount.

The three-year bonds are expected to carry an indicative interest rate of about 8.50%.

The company is part of the Jubilant Bhartia Group, a conglomerate with businesses spanning chemicals and quick-service restaurants.

The money is expected to fund capital spending and future expansion.

Mutual funds and asset managers are expected to be among the main investors.

Book-building and final bidding are expected later this week.

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This is the first time the company is tapping the local bond market. The bonds will carry a tenure of three years and the indicative pricing for the securities is around 8.50%.
via Economic Times