SBI Raises $650 Million Via Green Bonds, Announces Plans for Going Solar
The bank is doubling up on its commitment to encourage renewable energy projects by not just raising funds but also adopting solar for its business operations
September 21, 2018
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The nation’s largest lender State Bank India (SBI) has raised the first tranche of $650 million through a maiden green bond offering, which is a part of its goal of raising $3 billion to fund renewable energy projects. The five-year dollar money which was raised through SBI’s London branch is priced at the U.S Treasury plus 165 basis points (bps), while for a British investor, the coupon will be 3 Libor plus 151 bps, reported PTI.