CreditAccess Grameen allots NCDs worth ₹325 Cr at 9.25%
CreditAccess Grameen Limited has allotted 32,500 secured, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) aggregating ₹325 crore on a private placement basis. The NCDs carry a fixed coupon rate of 9.25% per annum, payable quarterly, and mature on June 26, 2028. The securities are secured by a first ranking charge on book debts and receivables.

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CreditAccess Grameen Limited has allotted 32,500 senior, secured, rated, listed, redeemable, transferable, taxable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) aggregating ₹325 crore on a private placement basis. The allotment was approved by the Executive, Borrowings & Investment Committee of the Board of Directors on June 24, 2026. The issuance aims to raise capital through debt instruments secured by the company's assets.
The NCDs have a face value of ₹1,00,000 each and carry a fixed coupon rate of 9.25% per annum, payable quarterly. The instruments are secured by way of a first ranking exclusive and continuing charge over certain identified book debts and receivables of the company. The value of the hypothecated assets will be maintained at least 1.10 times the outstanding principal amount along with accrued interest until full redemption.
Key Details of the Allotment
The debentures are proposed to be listed on the Wholesale Debt Market segment of BSE Limited. The tenure of the instrument is 24 months and 2 days from the deemed date of allotment, with a final redemption date set for June 26, 2028. The total issue size was up to ₹400 crore, including a green shoe option of ₹200 crore, of which ₹325 crore has been currently allotted.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Instrument | Non-Convertible Debentures |
| Total Allotted | 32,500 NCDs |
| Aggregate Value | ₹325 crore |
| Coupon Rate | 9.25% per annum (fixed) |
| Interest Payment Frequency | Quarterly |
| Date of Allotment | June 24, 2026 |
| Date of Maturity | June 26, 2028 |
| Listing Segment | BSE Wholesale Debt Market |
In the event of a payment default, the company has agreed to pay penal charges at 2% per annum over the prevailing interest rate on the outstanding principal amounts. The debentures will be redeemed on a pari passu basis on the final redemption date. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Credit Access Grameen
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6.53% | +3.75% | +14.57% | +12.18% | +29.62% | +99.79% |
How will the 9.25% coupon rate impact CreditAccess Grameen's net interest margins given current microfinance lending rates?
What is the likelihood of the company exercising the remaining ₹75 crore green shoe option given current liquidity conditions?
How will this new secured debt structure affect the company's leverage ratios and borrowing costs for future capital raises?

































