NaBFID Sets Ambitious FY26 Targets With Rs 1.2 Trillion Loan Sanctions And Multi-Channel Fundraising Plan

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India’s National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) has outlined an aggressive roadmap for FY26, targeting loan sanctions worth Rs 1.2 trillion while preparing for a significant capital raise through both domestic and international markets. The move underscores NaBFID’s growing role in catalyzing infrastructure development and deepening India’s long-term financing ecosystem.

Key Highlights From NaBFID’s FY26 Strategy

- NaBFID aims to sanction Rs 1.2 trillion in infrastructure loans in FY26, with a strong focus on roads and energy, which are expected to account for 60 to 65 percent of the total
- The bank has already sanctioned over 200 projects since inception, with 95 percent progressing on schedule
- A domestic fundraising plan of Rs 350 to 400 billion is in place, primarily through bond issuances on the Indian debt market
- NaBFID is also exploring its first overseas fundraising round, targeting up to $1 billion to diversify its funding base and tap into global capital pools

Capital Deployment And Sectoral Focus

- The sanctioned loans will support long-gestation infrastructure projects, with 60 percent of the book comprising 15–25 year fixed-rate loans
- The bank is prioritizing greenfield projects and is developing a data repository to improve project evaluation and transparency
- Credit enhancement products are in the pipeline to deepen India’s bond market and attract private capital into infrastructure

Institutional Vision And Long-Term Goals

- NaBFID is targeting an asset base of Rs 4 trillion by FY29, with a dual mandate of financing viable infrastructure and fostering market development
- The bank is also exploring green financing opportunities and aims to play a catalytic role in India’s energy transition
- By FY26, NaBFID expects to significantly scale up disbursements, which stood at Rs 38,000 crore in FY24, as project execution accelerates

Future Outlook

NaBFID’s FY26 blueprint reflects its evolution from a policy-driven institution to a market-shaping infrastructure financier. With a robust pipeline, diversified funding strategy, and developmental focus, the bank is poised to play a pivotal role in India’s infrastructure-led growth trajectory.

Sources: Economic Times, Moneycontrol, NaBFID.