New Delhi: Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC), the leading NBFC in power sector has successfully listed its maiden 300 Mn 1.841 % Euro green bonds on Luxembourg Stock Exchange, which is the largest green bond listing platform. The listing has been done under the co-operation agreement signed between India INX & Luxembourg Stock Exchange, which encompasses areas of mutual interest in Green bonds and ESG space.
Mr. R.S. Dhillon, Chairman and Managing Director of PFC, rang the bell at the listing ceremony held in GIFT IFSC Gujarat on 1st June 2022 for PFC’s dual listed Euro Bond on Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The Euro Bond has been dual listed. The listing ceremony was attended by Mr Injeti Srinivas, IFSCA Chairman, Her Excellency Ms. Peggy Frantzen, Ambassador of the grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Mr Arnauld Delestienne, Director International Capital Market & Member of the Executive Committee, Luxembourg Stock Exchange, Mr V Balasubramaniam- Managing Director & CEO- India INX, in addition to other senior officials from IFSCA, PFC, India INX and Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
PFC had issued its maiden 300 Mn 1.841 % Euro Green Bonds in September 2021, through which PFC forayed into the European markets for the first time. The listing on the prestigious Luxembourg stock exchange, would give PFC a further opportunity to enhance its visibility amongst the European investors and ease access to European markets for future issuances.
During the ceremony, Chairman and Managing Director of PFC, Mr. R.S. Dhillon commented that “This listing on Luxembourg stock exchange would aid PFC in strengthening its presence in the European continent and help facilitate future financing to meet the green energy goals set out by the Govt. of India”.