NABKISAN Raises Rs 180 Crore via India's First WASH-Focused Social Bond
NABKISAN Finance Limited has raised Rs 180 crore through India's first social bond focused exclusively on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The five-year bond, listed on the National Stock Exchange with an 8.10% coupon, is rated CRISIL AAA (Stable) and CARE AAA (Stable). Proceeds will fund safe water and sanitation projects in rural and underserved areas, marking a shift toward capital-market financing for social development. The strong subscription indicates growing investor interest in sustainable finance beyond green bonds.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 3 Oct, 01:10 pm. Other outlets followed.
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