Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (NSE:BAJAJHFL) disclosed, via an exchange filing dated 20 August 2026, that its Debenture Allotment Committee allotted 7,500 Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures at a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each, aggregating to Rs 750 crore, on a private placement basis.
Key Highlights
- The company allotted 7,500 NCDs at Rs 1,00,000 each, raising Rs 750 crore in total on a private placement basis on 20 August 2026.
- The NCDs carry a coupon rate of 7.79% per annum, payable annually and on maturity, with a tenure of 826 days maturing on 20 August 2031.
- The debentures, assigned ISIN INE377Y07698, are proposed to be listed on the Wholesale Debt Market Segment of BSE Limited.
- Repayment and interest are secured by a first pari passu charge on book debts and loan receivables, with security cover equivalent to 1.00 time the aggregate outstanding debenture value.
About the Company
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (NSE:BAJAJHFL) is a non-deposit-taking housing finance company registered with the National Housing Bank, headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra. It offers home loans, loan against property, lease rental discounting, and developer financing across India. The company is a subsidiary of Bajaj Finance Limited and operates within the broader Bajaj Group financial services ecosystem.
Announcement in Detail
The Debenture Allotment Committee of Bajaj Housing Finance convened on 20 August 2026 and approved the allotment of 7,500 Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures on a private placement basis. Each NCD carries a face value of Rs 1,00,000, collectively aggregating to Rs 750 crore. The instrument has been assigned ISIN INE377Y07698 and carries a coupon of 7.79% per annum.
Interest will be paid annually, with five scheduled coupon payment dates: 20 August 2027, 20 August 2028, 20 August 2029, 20 August 2030, and 20 August 2031, the last of which also coincides with principal repayment on maturity. The debentures are redeemable at par on maturity and are proposed to be listed on the Wholesale Debt Market Segment of BSE Limited. No special rights or privileges are attached to the instrument.
Impact on Investors
Investors will note that this issuance represents a debt fund-raising event rather than an equity dilution event, so existing shareholders' ownership percentages remain unchanged. The filing shows the NCDs are secured by a first pari passu charge on book debts and loan receivables, with a security cover of at least 1.00 time the aggregate outstanding debenture value, which provides a defined collateral framework for debenture holders.
The disclosed terms indicate that the company is accessing the wholesale debt market at a fixed coupon of 7.79% per annum over an 826-day tenure. Shareholders will observe that incremental borrowing at a stated coupon rate adds to the company's overall debt obligations, a factor relevant when assessing the firm's liability profile alongside its disclosed financials in future periodic results.
Sector / Market Context
India's housing finance sector continues to see active capital market activity, with housing finance companies regularly accessing the NCD route to manage asset-liability mismatches and fund loan book expansion. The National Housing Bank, which regulates housing finance companies, has progressively emphasised strong liquidity management norms. According to SEBI data, issuances on the Wholesale Debt Market segment remain a primary avenue for NBFCs and HFCs seeking institutional funding at competitive rates while maintaining regulatory compliance.