IDFC First Bank Prices US$350 Million 5 Year Senior Notes, Citing Strong Investor Demand
IDFC First Bank Limited successfully priced its benchmark US$350 Million 5 year Senior Notes on August 24, 2026. The issuance was executed through the Bank's IFSC Banking Unit.The pricing of these notes follows the Bank's previous international bond issuance, which was a maiden US$ 500 million benchmark-sized 3-year bond. This prior issuance was priced on August 18, 2026, and subsequently was upsized by US$ 100 million to US$ 600 million on August 19, 2026.
The market response to the recent issuances has been positive, with both the international bond and the senior notes receiving strong demand from marquee global institutional investors. This demand is noted as a testament to the Bank's franchise and financial strength.
The US$ 350 Million Senior Notes are USD denominated and are set to be listed on the Vienna MTF and Global Securities Market of the India INX and/or Debt Securities Market of the NSE IX.
Key details regarding the Senior Notes include:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuer | IDFC FIRST Bank Limited, through its IFSC Banking Unit |
| Type of Securities | USD denominated Senior notes |
| Size of the Issue | US$ 350 Million |
| Tenure | 5 years |
| Date of Allotment | August 28, 2026 |
| Date of Maturity | August 28, 2031 |
| Coupon | 5.800% |
| Interest Payment Schedule | August 28 and February 28 of each year, commencing on February 28, 2027 |
| Security | Unsecured |
IDFCFIRSTB Stock Price Movement
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