L&T Finance Limited Exercises Call Option on Rs 30 Crore Non-Convertible Debentures
L&T Finance Limited has announced the exercise of call option on subordinated perpetual tier-I debt instruments worth Rs 30 crores, originally issued by L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited in 2016. The redemption is scheduled for March 30, 2026, with a record date of March 13, 2026, following RBI approval. The 300 debentures carry a face value of Rs 10 lakh each with an annual coupon rate of 9.50%.

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L&T Finance Limited has announced the exercise of call option on its subordinated perpetual tier-I debt instruments, marking a significant corporate action for the financial services company. The announcement was made through a regulatory filing dated February 24, 2026, addressed to both NSE and BSE.
Debenture Details and Background
The non-convertible debentures (NCDs) in question were originally issued by L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited through an Offer Document dated March 30, 2016. L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited was subsequently merged with L&T Finance Limited as part of a corporate restructuring exercise in 2021.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Issue Size: | Rs 30 crores |
| Number of Debentures: | 300 |
| Face Value: | Rs 10,00,000 each |
| Annual Coupon Rate: | 9.50% |
| ISIN: | INE691I08438 |
| Listing Date: | April 11, 2016 |
The debentures were issued on a private placement basis and are listed on the Wholesale Debt Market segment of BSE Limited. These instruments were structured as subordinated, perpetual, tier-I debt with put/call options exercisable after a minimum period of 10 years, subject to Reserve Bank of India approval.
Call Option Exercise and Timeline
L&T Finance Limited has decided to exercise the call option following regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India dated February 12, 2026. The company has established a clear timeline for the redemption process.
| Timeline: | Date |
|---|---|
| RBI Approval: | February 12, 2026 |
| Notice Date: | February 24, 2026 |
| Record Date: | March 13, 2026 |
| Redemption Date: | March 30, 2026 |
| Beneficiary Position: | February 20, 2026 |
Payment Structure
The company will pay both the principal outstanding amount and the annual coupon on the redemption date. The coupon payment will be calculated at the rate of 9.50% per annum as specified in the original terms of the issue.
Regulatory Compliance
The announcement has been made in compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks:
- Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
- SEBI (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021
- SEBI master circular dated January 30, 2026
The company has sent formal notices to debenture holders as per the beneficiary position dated February 20, 2026, treating the communication as official notice for the call option exercise. L&T Finance Limited has clarified that it will not be responsible for any claims related to securities sold or transferred after the specified record date of March 13, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for L&T Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.73% | +1.17% | +3.28% | +33.57% | +121.56% | +201.22% |


































