Telangana acquires full stake in Hyderabad Metro and announces refinancing arrangements
The Telangana government took 100% ownership of Hyderabad Metro and multiple refinancing agreements were reported with differing amounts.
The Telangana government, through Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited, acquired a 100 % stake in L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited from Larsen & Toubro Limited, making Hyderabad Metro a fully government‑owned public transport asset.
Accounts differ on the size of the refinancing deal for the metro. One report states that Telangana secured a refinancing deal of ₹13,600 crore for Hyderabad Metro Phase‑I (reported by The Hindu). Another report says Indian Railway Finance Corporation signed a Rs 13,527 crore term loan agreement to refinance the debt obligations of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project (reported by nbmcw.com).
According to nbmcw.com, the refinancing facility will cover existing debt obligations, including non‑convertible debentures, commercial papers and term loans.
The same source added that the transaction is expected to facilitate the orderly exit of existing lenders while improving the long‑term financial sustainability of the metro project.
IRFC CMD and CEO Manoj Kumar said the transaction highlights the company’s capability to structure long‑tenor financing solutions for major infrastructure assets (reported by nbmcw.com).
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