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PFC, REC boards approve merger scheme, share exchange ratio at 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares
Power Finance Corporation and REC Ltd boards have greenlit their merger, creating India's largest power financier with over Rs 11 lakh crore in loans. The approved share swap ratio is 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares. This consolidation aims to boost operational efficiency and bolster the balance sheet, positioning the combined entity to significantly fund India's energy transition and infrastructure growth.
PFC, REC seek to help centre retain majority at low cost
Power Finance Corp and REC are finalizing a merger plan to help the government maintain its majority stake cost-effectively. Two primary options are being considered: issuing preference shares at ₹10 each, requiring an estimated ₹800 crore outlay, or subscribing to non-tradable bonds worth around ₹24,000 crore. Advisors favor the preference share route, deeming it less expensive than the recurring interest costs of bonds.
PFC, REC seek to help centre retain majority at low cost
Power Finance Corp and REC are finalizing a merger plan to help the government maintain its majority stake cost-effectively. Two primary options are being considered: issuing preference shares at ₹10 each, requiring an estimated ₹800 crore outlay, or subscribing to non-tradable bonds worth around ₹24,000 crore. Advisors favor the preference share route, deeming it less expensive than the recurring interest costs of bonds.
Triveni Turbine Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
GE Vernova T&D India Ltd, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd, TD Power Systems Ltd and Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 24 June 2026.
Resonia wins Telangana transmission project to boost renewable energy connectivity
Resonia, formerly Sterlite Power's transmission arm, has secured a significant project in Telangana from Power Finance Corporation. This initiative aims to bolster power transmission links between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, improving grid flexibility and facilitating the integration of renewable energy from the Kurnool REZ. The project involves establishing a new substation and enhancing existing infrastructure to support this crucial connectivity.
SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set for $2 billion ECB fundraising via RBI swap
Major Indian banks, including SBI, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda, alongside Power Finance Corporation, are set to raise over $2 billion from overseas markets next week. This move capitalizes on the Reserve Bank of India's 1.5% fixed-rate swap incentive for external commercial borrowings, aimed at bolstering the rupee. HDFC Bank's recent successful dollar bond sale has spurred this wave of fundraising.
SBI, Axis Bank among lenders set for $2 billion ECB fundraising via RBI swap
Major Indian banks, including SBI, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda, alongside Power Finance Corporation, are set to raise over $2 billion from overseas markets next week. This move capitalizes on the Reserve Bank of India's 1.5% fixed-rate swap incentive for external commercial borrowings, aimed at bolstering the rupee. HDFC Bank's recent successful dollar bond sale has spurred this wave of fundraising.
NSE Indices launches 11 new sectoral indices, taking total count to 34
The newly launched indices are Nifty Power, Nifty Capital Goods, Nifty Telecommunications, Nifty Construction, Nifty Consumer Services, Nifty Commercial & Transport Services, Nifty Retail, Nifty Hospitals, Nifty NBFC, Nifty Housing Finance and Nifty Insurance.
Stocks in news: Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, Tata Consumer
Indian markets saw volatile trading on Wednesday, closing slightly down. Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, and Tata Consumer are in focus. ADIA plans to sell Lenskart shares. Tata Consumer targets over 20% EBITDA margin. Reliance Industries subsidiary will redevelop a Mumbai slum. REC Ltd will merge with Power Finance Corporation. ZEEL plans to raise funds.
Power finance cos turn to global markets for cheaper funds
Indian power and renewable energy firms are looking abroad for loans. The Reserve Bank of India's new dollar-rupee swap facility has made foreign currency borrowing cheaper. Companies like REC and PFC are planning to raise significant funds through external commercial borrowings. This move is expected to lower borrowing costs for these public sector undertakings.
President approves merger of REC with Power Finance Corporation
The President has approved the merger of REC Ltd into Power Finance Corporation. This move follows PFC's acquisition of a majority stake in REC in 2019. The Ministry of Power conveyed the approval. The merger will see REC's assets and liabilities transferred to PFC. REC will be dissolved post-merger.
Merger of REC with Power Finance Corporation gets Presidential approval
REC Ltd will merge with Power Finance Corporation after the President's approval, nearly seven years post-PFC's acquisition of a majority stake. This merger aims to enhance efficiency in Public Sector NBFCs and will dissolve REC as per the Companies Act.