Avenue Supermarts issues ₹200 crore commercial paper at 6.50%
- Avenue Supermarts allotted ₹200 crore in commercial paper on August 20, 2026
- The issuance carries a coupon rate of 6.50% with a 90-day tenure
- Instrument is unsecured and rated ICRA A1+ by credit agency
- Maturity date is set for November 18, 2026
- Commercial paper will be listed on BSE Limited

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Avenue Supermarts Limited allotted ₹200 crore in commercial paper on August 20, 2026, to raise short-term funds. The issuance carries a coupon rate of 6.50% and a tenure of 90 days, with maturity scheduled for November 18, 2026.
The instrument is unsecured and has been assigned an ICRA A1+ credit rating. Avenue Supermarts intends to list the commercial paper on the BSE Limited. Payment of both principal and interest is due on the maturity date.
Issuance Details
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Issue Size | ₹200 crore |
| Coupon Rate | 6.50% |
| Tenure | 90 days |
| Allotment Date | August 20, 2026 |
| Maturity Date | November 18, 2026 |
| Security | Unsecured |
| Credit Rating | ICRA A1+ |
| Listing Exchange | BSE Limited |
The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Ashu Gupta, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the filing.
Historical Stock Returns for Avenue Supermarts DMart
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.13% | -1.98% | -0.39% | +3.28% | -14.90% | +8.70% |
How might this short-term funding strategy impact Avenue Supermarts' long-term capital structure and debt-to-equity ratio?
What does the 6.50% coupon rate suggest about current liquidity conditions and investor appetite for unsecured corporate debt in the retail sector?
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