MTNL Completes Funding for 5th Semi-Annual Interest Payment on Bond Series VIII B
MTNL has completed funding of the escrow account for the 5th semi-annual interest payment on its 7.61% Bond Series VIII B (INE153A08162). The funding was completed on February 21, 2026, ahead of the February 24, 2026 due date. The company has notified stock exchanges about this compliance action under SEBI regulations.

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Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has successfully funded the escrow account for the 5th semi-annual interest payment on its Bond Series VIII B, ensuring timely debt servicing ahead of the payment due date.
Bond Interest Payment Details
The state-owned telecommunications company completed funding of the designated escrow account maintained with Bank of India on February 21, 2026, three days before the scheduled payment date of February 24, 2026.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Bond Series: | VIII B |
| ISIN: | INE153A08162 |
| Interest Rate: | 7.61% |
| Payment Type: | 5th Semi-Annual Interest |
| Escrow Bank: | Bank of India |
| Funding Date: | February 21, 2026 |
| Due Date: | February 24, 2026 |
Regulatory Compliance
MTNL has informed both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) about this funding action in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The notification follows a previous communication dated February 13, 2026, regarding the same matter.
Corporate Information
As a Government of India enterprise, MTNL operates from its registered and corporate office at Mahanagar Doorsanchar Sadan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The company trades on BSE with scrip code 500108 and on NSE with the symbol MTNL.
The timely funding of the escrow account demonstrates MTNL's commitment to meeting its debt obligations and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements for listed companies.
Historical Stock Returns for Mahanagar Telephone Nigam
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.11% | -5.88% | -8.11% | -30.85% | -36.64% | +148.89% |

































