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Banks ride the IPO wave, lend more to investors

Banks significantly increased lending for IPO investments last fiscal year. State Bank of India’s IPO financing tripled. HDFC Bank leads with the largest loan book, followed by Bank of India. Sixteen banks provided substantial loans for IPO financing. The Reserve Bank of India anticipates continued momentum in primary markets. IPOs are gaining traction as a […]

Education loan provider Credila in talks to raise $600m via ECB

Credila, formerly HDFC Credila, plans to secure up to $600 million in foreign loans post-IPO. Discussions involve DBS, MUFG, and SMBC. The funds will be raised via external commercial borrowing. The loan is marketed at 135-150 bps over SOFR. Credila’s financing base has expanded significantly. Offshore borrowings now constitute 18.4% of its total debt.