Bank of Maharashtra Reports Outstanding Bonds Worth ₹8,430.70 Crore for Half Year Ended March 31, 2026
Bank of Maharashtra disclosed outstanding debt securities worth ₹8,430.70 crore for the half year ended March 31, 2026, comprising 14 bond issues with coupon rates ranging from 7.70% to 9.20%. The portfolio includes three perpetual bonds and eleven term bonds with maturities extending to 2035, with most instruments featuring call options for early redemption flexibility.

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Bank of Maharashtra has submitted its comprehensive statement of outstanding debt securities to stock exchanges, revealing a total outstanding bond portfolio of ₹8,430.70 crore for the half year ended March 31, 2026. The disclosure, made in compliance with SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/DDHS/PoD1/P/CIR/2024/54 dated May 22, 2024, provides detailed information about the bank's 14 active bond issues.
Outstanding Bond Portfolio Overview
The bank's debt securities portfolio comprises bonds with diverse maturity profiles and coupon structures. The portfolio includes three perpetual bonds totaling ₹1,880.00 crore and eleven term bonds with specific maturity dates ranging from 2026 to 2035.
| Bond Category | Count | Total Amount (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Perpetual Bonds | 3 | 1,880.00 |
| Term Bonds | 11 | 6,550.70 |
| Total Outstanding | 14 | 8,430.70 |
Coupon Rate Structure and Payment Terms
The outstanding bonds carry coupon rates ranging from 7.70% to 9.20%, with all instruments following annual payment frequency. The highest coupon rate of 9.20% is associated with a bond issued on June 27, 2016, maturing on September 27, 2026, while the lowest rate of 7.70% applies to the most recent issuance from February 18, 2025.
| Coupon Rate Range | Number of Bonds | Outstanding Amount (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|
| 7.70% - 7.99% | 6 | 4,197.00 |
| 8.00% - 8.75% | 7 | 3,733.70 |
| 9.20% | 1 | 500.00 |
Embedded Options and Call Features
Most of the outstanding bonds include call options, providing the bank with flexibility for early redemption. Thirteen out of fourteen bonds feature call options exercisable at various dates between 2026 and 2029. Only two bonds, including the recent February 2025 issuance worth ₹1,612.00 crore and an August 2024 bond worth ₹811.00 crore, do not carry embedded call options.
Trustee Arrangements
The bank has engaged multiple debenture trustees for its bond portfolio management:
- IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited: Managing 4 bonds totaling ₹2,022.00 crore
- Axis Trustee Services Limited: Overseeing 4 bonds worth ₹2,923.00 crore
- Catalyst Trusteeship Ltd: Handling 4 bonds amounting to ₹1,795.70 crore
- SBICAP Trustee Company Limited: Managing 1 bond of ₹710.00 crore
Regulatory Compliance
The disclosure was submitted to both BSE (Scrip Code: 532525) and NSE (Scrip Code: MAHABANK) on April 4, 2026, through a communication signed by Vishal Sethia, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer. This submission fulfills the bank's regulatory obligations under the amended SEBI circular requiring periodic reporting of outstanding debt securities.
The comprehensive statement demonstrates Bank of Maharashtra's active presence in the debt capital markets with a well-diversified bond portfolio spanning various tenors and featuring competitive coupon rates aligned with market conditions at the time of respective issuances.
Will Bank of Maharashtra exercise call options on bonds maturing between 2026-2029 to refinance at potentially lower rates?
How might the bank's debt servicing costs be impacted if interest rates continue to fluctuate in the current market environment?
What is the bank's strategy for managing the ₹500 crore bond with the highest 9.20% coupon rate maturing in September 2026?

































