Axis Max Life Insurance Raises INR 800.125 Crore Through Debenture Allotment
Axis Max Life Insurance, a subsidiary of Max Financial Services, has successfully raised INR 800.125 crore by allotting 80,000 debentures with a face value of INR 1,00,000 each to identified investors through private placement. The debentures carry a 7.95% coupon rate, have a 10-year tenure maturing on September 24, 2035, and will be listed on the National Stock Exchange. This allotment completes the company's approved initiative to raise INR 1,300 crore, following a previous INR 500 crore debenture allotment in February.

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Max Financial Services subsidiary Axis Max Life Insurance Limited has successfully raised INR 800.125 crore through the allotment of debentures, marking a significant move in its capital-raising initiatives.
Debenture Allotment Details
The company allotted 80,000 debentures with a face value of INR 1,00,000 each to identified investors through a private placement. The total amount raised includes a premium of INR 12.5 lakh over the issue size of INR 800 crore face value.
Key Features of the Debentures
- Coupon Rate: 7.95% per annum
- Tenure: 10 years, maturing on September 24, 2035
- Type: Unsecured, subordinated, listed, rated, redeemable, and non-cumulative
- Listing: To be listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited upon final approval
Capital Raising Initiative
This allotment is part of Axis Max Life's broader capital raising strategy. It follows a previous allotment of 50,000 debentures worth INR 500 crore in February, completing the company's approved initiative to raise INR 1,300 crore.
Bidding Process and Allotment
The bidding for the issue was conducted under a 'multiple yield allotment basis' through the electronic bidding platform of NSE. The Executive Committee appointed by the Board of Directors of Axis Max Life passed the resolution for the allotment on September 24, 2025.
Regulatory Compliance
The debenture issuance complies with various regulatory requirements, including:
- SEBI (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021
- IRDAI (Registration, Capital Structure, Transfer of Shares and Amalgamation of Insurers) Regulations, 2024
Call Option
The debentures are subject to call options, allowing the company to redeem them at the end of 5 years and every year thereafter.
Impact and Outlook
This successful debenture allotment strengthens Axis Max Life Insurance's capital position, potentially supporting its growth and operational strategies in the competitive insurance sector. The strong investor interest, as evidenced by the premium raised, suggests confidence in the company's financial health and future prospects.
Historical Stock Returns for Max Financial Services
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