Union Bank of India plans fundraising via bonds for infra, housing

Union Bank of India's committee approved raising up to Rs 20,000 crore via long-term bonds for infrastructure and housing, and another Rs 5,000 crore through green or sustainable bonds, with a portion possibly raised before March 31, 2026.

Union Bank of India on Monday said its Committee of Directors for fund raising (Non-Capital) has approved the issuance of long-term bonds and green bonds/sustainable bonds to raise funds for infrastructure, affordable housing and other initiatives.

Fundraising through Long-Term Bonds

According to a circular issued by the Union Bank of India, the committee approved the "issuance of Long-Term Bonds amounting upto Rs 20,000 crore in one or more tranches for financing of infrastructure & affordable housing."

Details of 10-Year Bond Tranche

The bank added that it will explore raising part of this amount in the current financial year, i.e. before March 31, 2026. The circular stated that "the Board approved plan; out of which bank may explore opportunities to raise Rs 7,500 crore (Base Issue - Rs 3,000 crore + Green shoe option - Rs 4,500 crore) with tenor of 10 years before 31.03.2026."

Green and Sustainable Bond Issuance

In addition, the committee also cleared the plan to raise funds through green or sustainable bonds. The circular said the committee approved the "issuance of Green Bonds/Sustainable Bonds amounting upto Rs 5,000 crore in one or more tranches."

Committee Meeting Details

The decisions were taken during the meeting of the Committee of Directors for fund raising held on Monday. As mentioned in the circular, "the Committee of Directors for fund raising (Non-Capital) in its meeting held on 16th March, 2026, inter-alia, considered & approved" the proposals related to bond issuances.

The bank also informed that the meeting "commenced at 10.00 A.M. and concluded at 10.20 A.M." (ANI)

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