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Tata Communications, one of India’s leading global digital infrastructure providers, is set to raise 10 billion rupees (about $114 million) through a new issuance of three-year bonds. Market sources say the move marks Tata Communications’ return to the domestic bond market after almost two years, catching the attention of investors, mutual funds, and the broader corporate debt community.
What’s in the New Bond Issue?
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The company intends to raise the funds with bonds that carry an annual coupon rate of 6.77 percent.
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Commitment bids have been invited for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, making this one of the most prominent fresh debt issues of the week.
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The total issue size, including options if investor demand is strong, is capped at 10 billion rupees.
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The bonds have received a “AAA” rating from CARE Ratings, indicating the highest degree of safety for principal and interest payments, which should reassure potential participants such as mutual funds and institutional investors.
Tata Communications’ last visit to the bond market was in August 2023, when it raised 17.5 billion rupees via three-year bonds at a higher coupon rate of 7.75 percent, reflecting a favorable shift in borrowing costs this time.
Why Is Tata Communications Raising Funds Now?
Several bankers and market participants see this bond issue as an opportunity for Tata Communications to optimize its debt profile, refinance older, more expensive loans, and support its ongoing investments in digital infrastructure, cloud services, and next-generation network projects both in India and overseas.
The timing allows Tata Communications to take advantage of relatively stable short-term interest rates and healthy liquidity in the market.
The planned bond proceeds are expected to help the company keep its balance sheet flexible as it addresses new service launches, overseas expansion, and long-term capital requirements.
The AAA rating also underlines the company’s strong finances and reputation in the Indian corporate debt market.
What Are Industry Insiders Saying?
Most expect mutual funds to show interest in the new bonds. This is partially because of the reputation and steady cash flows of Tata Communications, as well as the attractive coupon compared to current three-year fixed deposit rates from top banks.
Bankers also point to a broader wave of bond fundraising by large Indian corporations, who are looking to lock in funds at current rates in anticipation of future rate hikes or changing market conditions.
Insurance funds and foreign institutions may show interest, especially given the issuer’s global profile and strong domestic market presence.
Big Picture: Market Impact and Outlook
With this move, Tata Communications is both strengthening its liquidity and signaling optimism about future digital opportunity in India and abroad. The bond issue is an important barometer for the broader corporate funding environment, showing continued appetite among large firms to tap capital markets for growth and efficiency.
The company’s notes are expected to attract strong demand given the favorable risk profile and high credit rating. Once allocations are made, industry watchers will focus on how Tata Communications channels these resources into strategic projects, service upgrades, and potentially new areas such as cloud, cybersecurity, and global data networks.
Source: Reuters, TradingView, Business Standard, Angel One, and updates reported August 5, 2025.
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