Archive · 23 Jun 2025
L&T Lists India's First ESG Bonds on NSE, Raises ₹500 Cr
Imagine a company called L&T is trying to be a good citizen of the world, especially when it comes to the environment.
They did something new and special: they created "ESG bonds."
ESG bonds are a way for the company to promise it will do things to help the environment and be a better company.
To do this, they raised money by selling these bonds.
These bonds are worth ₹500 crore and will be paid back in three years.
L&T wants to use the money to reach goals like using less water and reducing their carbon footprint.
The company hopes to be friendly to the environment, the new ESG bond helps show how serious they are.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) listed India's first ESG bonds on the NSE.
The company raised ₹500 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCD).
The NCDs have a three-year maturity period, maturing June 19, 2028.
The bonds adhere to SEBI's new ESG and sustainability-linked bond framework.
L&T aims for water neutrality by 2035 and carbon neutrality by 2040.
- Who
- Larsen & Toubro
- What
- Larsen & Toubro listed India's first ESG bonds on the NSE.
- When
- The bonds were listed on June 23, 2025
- Where
- On the National Stock Exchange (NSE)
- Why
- To support sustainable development and environmental goals.
- Company
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
- Type of Bonds
- ESG Bonds
- Amount Raised
- ₹500 crore
- Coupon Rate
- 6.35%
- Maturity Date
- June 19, 2028
- Framework
- SEBI's ESG and sustainability-linked bond
- Sustainability Goals
- Water neutrality by 2035, carbon neutrality by 2040