Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) disclosed it could not fund the Bank of India escrow account with the adequate amount for its structured bond interest obligation due to insufficient funds. The shortfall relates to the sovereign-guaranteed Bond Series VI under the Tripartite Agreement’s payment mechanism, prompting investor attention and compliance monitoring.
MTNL informed exchanges that it was unable to adequately fund the escrow account maintained with Bank of India for the semi-annual interest payment on its sovereign-guaranteed 6.85% Bond Series VI, citing insufficient funds under the Structured Payment Mechanism mandated by the Tripartite Agreement.
The disclosure heightens focus on near-term liquidity and adherence to covenant processes. As context, MTNL previously resolved a similar shortfall by funding the escrow ahead of the due date, ensuring bondholder payment within the sovereign guarantee framework; investors will watch for updates on timing and remediation steps in this instance.
Key highlights
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Issue disclosed: MTNL reported inadequate escrow funding due to insufficient funds under the structured mechanism.
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Instrument context: Concern pertains to 6.85% sovereign-guaranteed Bond Series VI and Bank of India escrow.
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Investor focus: Monitoring of liquidity actions, covenant compliance, and any revised timelines.
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Precedent: Prior shortfall was ultimately funded before the due date, offering relevant context for stakeholders.
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Next steps: Watch for exchange filings on remediation, record dates, and payment confirmations.
Sources: MTNL official disclosure, PSU Connect, ScanX News