Bank of Baroda Becomes First Indian Bank to Issue Domestic Green Infrastructure Bonds
The issuance comprised a base size of ₹5,000 crore and a greenshoe option of an additional ₹5,000 crore, attracting significant investor interest.
The 7-year bonds were issued at a coupon rate of 7.1% per annum, achieving a 'greenium' due to the high demand for environmentally conscious investment avenues.
Credit rating agencies CARE and ICRA assigned 'AAA' stable ratings to the bonds, reflecting the high safety and low credit risk of the instrument.
Aspirants should note that this move aligns with India's push for green financing and establishes BoB as a leader in sustainable banking practices among public sector lenders.
Key Facts / Static GK
Bank of Baroda Tagline: India's International Bank
Current MD & CEO of Bank of Baroda: Debadatta Chand
NSE: National Stock Exchange of India
Practice Quiz — 10 March 2026
Q1. What is the total amount raised by the Bank of Baroda through its maiden domestic green infrastructure bond issuance?
Q2. Which of the following variants of the HDFC-Swiggy co-branded credit card is specifically designed for premium lifestyle spending?
Q3. The completion of which corridor marked the operationalization of India's first ring metro network in Delhi?
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the newly formed SEZ Policy Reform Committee: 1. It is a 17-member committee established by the GoI. 2. The committee aims to develop the 'SEZ 2.0' policy. 3. It must submit its concept paper within one year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5. BEL has signed an MoU with which aerospace company to develop satellite systems for Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) missions?
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