Bajaj Finance Raises Rs 5,000 Crore via NCDs Subscribed by LIC
Bajaj Finance has raised Rs 5,000 crore through the private placement of 5 lakh secured non-convertible debentures (NCDs) with a 10-year maturity and an annual coupon rate of 8.15%. The NCDs, secured by loan receivables, include investor protection provisions against credit rating downgrades. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) subscribed to the entire issue. Bajaj Finance plans to use the funds for general business purposes, including loan repayments and capital expenditure.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 38/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 27 Aug, 08:52 am. Other outlets followed.
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