TVS Motor raises US$135.8M in debt via private placement
What's the deal? TVS Motor CompanyDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has raised US$135.8M (roughly $105 million) through a private placement of non-convertible debentures. The company allotted 100,000 senior, rated, unsecured, listed, redeemable debentures of US$1.36K face value each on August 10, 2026.
The terms: The debentures carry a 7.28% annual coupon over a 39-month tenure, with the first coupon payment due November 10, 2026, and principal redemption set for November 10, 2029. They are listed on the National Stock ExchangeDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, carry no security charge, and impose a 2% penalty on payments delayed beyond three months.
Why now? The raise reads as a quick re-raise, with TVS returning to debt markets to lock in fixed-rate funding. The unsecured structure signals lender confidence in the company's balance sheet.
The financials: TVS reported revenue of US$32B, up 12% year-on-year, and profit after tax of US$2.61B, up 17%, at an EBITDA margin of 16.8%. Its board also declared a US$0.14-per-share dividend.
The signal: The placement shows India's two-wheeler makers tapping debt markets to fund growth while equity investors reward earnings momentum. For TVS, cheap, unsecured, fixed-rate capital extends its runway without diluting shareholders.
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