Poonawalla Fincorp to redeem NCDs worth Rs 1.70 crore
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited will redeem its 12.10% Non-Convertible Debentures worth Rs 1.70 crore on July 3, 2026, exercising the call option after 10 years. The record date for determining eligibility is June 18, 2026, with payments made directly to debenture holders' bank accounts.

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Poonawalla Fincorp Limited has decided to exercise the call option for its 12.10% Rated, Listed, Unsecured Non-Convertible Subordinated Perpetual Debt Instruments, redeeming the securities worth Rs 1.70 crore on July 3, 2026. The company will pay the accrued interest along with the principal amount to eligible debenture holders. This move follows the terms of the Information Memorandum dated July 1, 2016, which granted the issuer the option to call the bonds after a minimum period of 10 years from the date of issue.
The company has informed the debenture trustee, Catalyst Trusteeship Limited, and the NCD holders regarding its intent to exercise the call option. A request for approval of the redemption has been submitted to the Reserve Bank of India. The securities were issued on a private placement basis on July 5, 2016, with a face value of Rs 5,00,000 each.
The record date to determine the eligibility of debenture holders for the redemption payment has been fixed as June 18, 2026. Holders of the NCDs as per the records of the depository on this date will receive the redemption amount. The payment will be made by crediting the bank account linked to the demat accounts of the respective holders on the redemption date.
Details of the NCDs
| Nature of security | ISIN | Principal Amount | Call Premium | Record Date | Call Option Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.10% Rated, Non-Convertible, Subordinated, Perpetual Debt in the nature of Debentures | INE511C08951 | Rs. 1,70,00,000 | N.A. | June 18, 2026 | July 3, 2026 |
The NCDs carry a fixed coupon rate of 12.10% per annum, payable annually. The credit rating for the instruments is BWR AA- by Brickwork Ratings India Pvt Ltd. Upon the exercise of the call option and subsequent payment, the company will extinguish the said NCDs fully.
Historical Stock Returns for Poonawalla Fincorp
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.46% | -1.88% | -6.88% | -18.33% | -2.82% | +188.10% |
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