Two Tata Group firms plan India bond issues, bankers say
Tata Power Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of Tata Power (TTPW.NS), opens new tab, is likely to raise around 10 billion rupees through the sale of 10-year bonds, while Tata Communications (TATA.NS), opens new tab could raise a similar amount through three-year notes, the bankers said.
The bankers requested anonymity as they are not authorised to speak to media.
The companies did not respond to a Reuters email seeking comment.
"Mutual funds would be buying the Tata Communications issue in most cases, while insurers are expected to line up for the renewable energy company issue," one of the bankers said.
Tata Communications would be tapping the corporate debt market after a gap of nearly two years and is in talks with foreign banks to manage the issue. Its notes are rated AAA by CARE Ratings.
In August 2023, the company raised 17.50 billion rupees through three-year bonds at an annual coupon of 7.75%.
The pricing for the planned issue should be around 100 basis points cheaper, two of three bankers said.
Meanwhile, Tata Power Renewable would be tapping the market for the second time this financial year. It raised 10 billion rupees through 15-year bonds at a coupon of 7.55% in April.
Tata Power Renewable's notes are rated AA+ by rating agencies. The firm has 53 billion rupees worth of bonds outstanding.
($1 = 86.3920 Indian rupees)
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