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SBI's $1.25 Billion Loan: India's Largest Loan of 2024

The Indian financial sector has secured a $1.25 billion loan from Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, marking the first major dollar loan from the sector in 2024.

Loan Specification Details

  • Total loan amount: $1.25 billion
  • Duration: Five years
  • Interest margin: 92.5 basis points over SOFR
  • Arranged by: CTBC Bank, HSBC, Taipei Fubon Bank
  • Location: Gujarat International Finance Tec-City
  • Purpose: General corporate requirements
  • First major dollar loan from Indian financial sector in 2024

Borrowing Landscape

  • India's dollar loan volume dropped 27% to $14.2 billion
  • Decline attributed to lack of large corporate borrowings
  • Other financial institutions also seeking foreign currency loans:
    • Cholamandalam Investment: $300 million syndicated loan
    • Union Bank of India: A$125 million three-year loan
    • Bank of Baroda: $750 million borrowing
  • Non-banking finance companies leading foreign currency debt raising
  • Stricter domestic regulations driving international borrowing

Strategic Context

  • SBI's previous international loan: $750 million in July
  • Part of broader trend of Indian financial institutions seeking global funding
  • Demonstrates adaptability in challenging financial environment
  • Indicates strategic approach to managing corporate financial needs
  • Reflects global financial market interconnectedness
  • Highlights India's growing financial sophistication

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