IDFC First Bank Completes Maiden US$ 500 Million Senior Notes Issuance in International Debt Markets
IDFC FIRST Bank Limited has successfully priced and issued US$ 500 Million worth of Senior Notes, marking its maiden entry into international debt capital markets. The transaction was completed on August 18, 2026, through the bank's IFSC Banking Unit.The issuance supports the Bank’s strategy to diversify its funding profile and expand access to global sources of capital. The transaction witnessed strong participation from a diversified base of global institutional investors, reflecting confidence in the Bank's business model and growth strategy.
Details of the US$ 500 Million Senior Notes—which are denominated in USD and were issued on a private placement basis via Reg S—are as follows:
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Issuer | IDFC FIRST Bank Limited (IFSC Banking Unit) |
| Size of the Issue | US$ 500 Million |
| Tenor | 3 years |
| Allotment Date | August 25, 2026 |
| Maturity Date | August 25, 2029 |
| Coupon Rate | 5.625% |
| Interest Payment Dates | August 25 and February 25 of each year, starting on February 25, 2027 |
| Security | Unsecured |
| Listing Intent | Vienna MTF and Global Securities Market of the India INX and/or Debt Securities Market of the NSE IX |
The Notes are unsecured. The Bank specified that unless they are previously redeemed or purchased and cancelled, the notes will be redeemed on their maturity date. Interest payments are scheduled for August 25 and February 25 annually, with the first payment due on February 25, 2027.
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