L & T to Issue Long Term Infrastructure Bonds.......

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L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (L&T Infra) - an infrastructure financing venture promoted by India’s engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) - has announced a Public Issue of “Long Term Infrastructure Bonds”.
 
L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (L&T Infra) was promoted by Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) in April 2006 for the development and financing of infrastructure sector in India. It commenced business in January 2007, upon receiving registration from the RBI as a systemically important non-deposit taking NBFC. L&T Infra ‘s  business is dedicated towards providing  financial products and services for customers engaged in infrastructure development, construction, operations and maintenance with a focus on power, roads, telecommunications, oil and gas and ports sectors in India. 
 
In July 2010, L&T Infra was classified by the RBI as an Infrastructure Finance Company ( "IFC"). This allows the Company to optimize its capital structure by diversifying its borrowings and accessing long-term funding resources, thereby expanding its financing operations while maintaining its competitive cost of funds.
 
The total income of the Company for Fiscal Year 2010 was4,504.23 million. The total loans and advances outstanding as at March 31, 2010 were42,884.99 million and total disbursements for Fiscal Year 2010 were37,955.14 million.
 

The salient features of L&T Infra’s Long Term Infrastructure Bond Issue are as under:
 
L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (L&T Infra) is making a Public Issue of Long Term Infrastructure Bonds under Section 80 CCF of the Income Tax Act, 1961, to Resident Indian Individuals & HUFs. L&T Infra is classified as an Infrastructure Finance Company (IFC) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Under Section 80 CCF, subscripttttions of up to20,000 made by Resident Individuals and HUFs in Long Term Infrastructure Bonds are eligible for deduction in computation of taxable income for FY 2010-11.
 
L&T Infra would be issuing Long Term Infrastructure Bonds (“Bonds”) of up to 2,000 million - with an option to retain over-subscripttttions of up to 5,000 million. The Bonds would be in the nature of Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures.
 
The Bond proceeds will be utilized for “Infrastructure Lending” as defined by RBI. 
 
The Bonds are assigned the ratings of ‘CARE AA+’ (by CARE) and ‘LAA+’ (by ICRA). These “AA+” Ratings signify high safety for timely servicing of debt obligations and low credit risk. 
 
The Bonds will have a maturity period of 10 years. 
 
As an exit option to the investors, the Company will offer Buyback Facility at the end of 5 and 7 years from the date of allotment. 
 
To provide further liquidity, the Bonds are proposed to be listed on NSE, and can be traded after the initial 5 years lock-in period. After this lock-in period, the holders can also pledge the Bonds with banks for availing financial assistance.

There would be 4 Series of Bonds - that would offer subscribers distinct options of annual or cumulative interest payment and buyback after 5 or 7 years.  
 
Each Bond will have a face value of 1,000 - and would be issued at par. The applicants need to subscribe to a minimum of 5 Bonds. 
 
For the convenience of investors, the Company will offer them the option to hold the Bonds either in Dematerialized or Physical Certificate(s) form.
 
The Issue opens on 15 October 2010 and closes on 2 November 2010.

Source : https://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/LandT-Infra-Finance-plans-to-raise-Rs7bn-via-tax-free-infra-bonds-report/4961601568

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L&T Infrastructure Finance Co. Ltd- Bonds

Tax Benefit U/s 80CCF Application Form.

For More Details visit on www.lifins.in  or  call on 9822403407 / 9371011297

- Lifins Financial, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Company profile

L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited, was incorporated in 2006, and is registered with the RBI as a systemically important non deposit taking NBFC and classified as an IFC. The company’s business comprises the provision of financial products and services for customers engaged in infrastructure development, construction and operations & maintenance with a focus on the power, roads, telecommunications, oil and gas and ports sectors in India.The company is registered with the RBI as an Infrastructure Finance Company, or "IFC", which allows it to optimize its capital structure by diversifying its borrowings and accessing long-term funding resources, thereby expanding its financing    operations while maintaining its competitive cost of funds. The total income of the company for Fiscal Year 2010 was Rs. 4,504.23 million. The total loans and advances outstanding of the Company as at March 31, 2010 were Rs. 42,884.99 million and total disbursements for Fiscal Year 2010 were Rs. 37,955.14 million.

 

Salient features of the bond issue

• Public issue of bonds by an infrastructure finance company under Sec 80 CCF

• Rating(s) : - CARE AA+ by CARE and LAA+ by ICRA

• These bonds will be issued only to Resident Indian Individuals (Major) and HUF.

• The bonds will be issued in either demat form or physical form at the option of bondholders

• No TDS shall be deducted for bonds issued in demat form. In case of bonds issued in physical form, TDS will deducted in case interest amount exceeds Rs.2,500 p.a.

• The bonds will be listed on NSE and can be traded after the 5 year lock - in period

• Investors can mortgage or pledge these bonds to avail loans after the lock-in period.

 

Option

Series 1

Series 2

Interest Payment

Annual

Cumulative

Coupon(%) p.a.

8.20%

8.30%

Buyback After

5 years and 7 years

Maturity

10 years

10 years

Maturity Amount per bond

1000

2219

 

Benefits to investors :

• Under Section 80 CCF of the I.T. Act, an investor in such infrastructure bonds will be entitled to tax deduction of investments of up to Rs 20,000. The deduction is over and above the Rs 1,00,000 deduction available under section 80C, 80CCC & 80CCD read with section 80CCE.

Issue Highlights

Issue Opens                            :     7th February, 2011

Issue Closes                            :     7th March, 2011

Face Value             :     Rs.1000/-

Minimum Application Size  :     5 Bonds and multiples of 1 Bond

Maturity Period                        :     10 Years from the date of Allotment

Lock in period          :     5 years from the Date of Allotment

Buy Back Option                      :     Available at the end of 5 year & 7 years

 

Also, following documents are required along with the application form:

1] PAN Card Photo Copy attested by you,

2] Address Proof photocopy attested by you.

3] One cancelled cheque

4] One Cheque of Investment amount.

 

Indian Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd(IIFCL)

Infra Bonds Application Form- Tax Benefit U/s-80CCF

For More Details visit on www.lifins.in  or  call on 9822403407 / 9371011297

- Lifins Financial, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

About the company :

IIFCL is a wholly-owned Government company providing financial assistance to long-term infrastructure projects.  As on 30 Sept 2010; 105 of the 124 projects for which IIFCL has sanctioned finances. As on March 31, 2010 and September 30, 2010, it had no non-performing advances. The GoI has identified infrastructure development as a key priority and the Eleventh 5 Year Plan (FY 2008-2012) and envisage investments of US$ 514 bn. in the Indian infrastructure sector. Thus, IIFCL is expected to play a prominent role in the infrastructure finance space in India going forward.

 IIFCL provides financial assistance to long-term infrastructure projects like roads, railways, seaports, airports, inland waterways, power, waste management, and physical infrastructure in urban areas; gas pipelines, infrastructure projects in SEZs; and other tourism related infrastructure projects. It also provides re-finance for loans sanctioned by banks and other eligible institutions.

Salient features of the issue:

Public Issue of Secured, Redeemable, Non-Convertible Debentures having benefits u/s 80CCF of the Income Tax Act. The Bonds will be issued in one or more tranches aggregating upto INR 1,20,000 Lakhs.

Issue highlights:

Ø  Object of the Issue: The Bonds will be in the nature of debt and will be eligible for capital allocation.

Ø   Face Value of Bond: INR 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand Only)

Ø  Minimum Application: Rs 5,000 or 5 bonds

Ø  Pay-in Amount: Full (100%) amount on Application

Ø  Lock-in Period: Five (5) Years from the deemed date of allotment

Ø  Allotment Form: Demat and Physical form

Ø  Security Cover: One time of the total outstanding bond

Ø  Credit rating:  CRISIL: “AAA/Stable” and CARE : “CARE AAA” stable -highest safety.

Ø  These bonds will be issued only to Resident Indian Individuals (Major) and HUF.

Ø  Available in 4 Series: Series I & II having maturity of 10yrs and Series III & IV having maturity of 15yrs.

Ø  Interest Rates: rate 8.15% p.a. (Series I and II) and 8.30% p.a. (Series III and IV).

Ø   Investors can mortgage or pledge these bonds to avail loans after the lock-in period.

Issue summary:

Ø  Issue opens: February 04, 2011.

Ø  Issue closes: March 04, 2011.

Ø  Listing: Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (“BSE”)

Also, following documents are required along with the application form:

1] PAN Card Photo Copy attested by you,

2] Address Proof photocopy attested by you.

3] One cancelled cheque

4] One Cheque in fovour of “IIFCL- Public Bond Issue Account”

Bond Issue Profile: (First Tranche)

 

Options

Series I

Series II

Series III

Series IV

 

Interest Payment

           Annual

Cumulative

Annual

Cumulative

 

Face Value  (RS/Bond)

          Rs.1,000/-

Rs.1,000/-

Rs.1,000/-

Rs.1,000/-

 

Minimum Application

5 Bonds and in multiples of 1 bond thereafter

 

Coupon (%) p.a.

8.15%

8.15%

8.30%

8.30%

 

Maturity

          10 years

 10 years

15 years

15 years

 

Redemption  Amount per bond

Rs 1,000 per Bond

Rs 2,189

Rs 1,000 per Bond

Rs 3,307

 

Buy back Facility

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

Buy back date

5 years

5 years

7 years

7 years

 

Buy back Amount(Rs.)

Rs 1,000 per Bond

Rs 1,480 per Bond

Rs 1,000 per Bond

Rs 1,747 per bond

 
 

 

REC Tax Saving Long Term Infrastructure Bonds–Tax Benefit u/s 80CCF

Issue closes: 28th March 2011.

For More Details visit on www.lifins.in

or

 call on 9822403407/9371011297

- Lifins Financial, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Click below mentioned link to download application form.

https://www.lifins.in/images/bond/rec.pdf

 

About the company :

Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC), a NAVRATNA Central Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Power, was incorporated on July 25, 1969 under the Companies Act 1956. REC a listed Public Sector Enterprise Government of India with a net worth of Rs. 11,080 Crore as on 31.03.10. Its main objective is to finance and promote rural electrification projects all over the country. It provides financial assistance to State Electricity Boards, State Government Departments and Rural Electric Cooperatives for rural electrification projects as are sponsored by them.

REC provides loan assistance to SEBs/State Power Utilities for investments in rural electrification schemes through its Corporate Office located at New Delhi and 17 field units (Project Offices), which are located in most of the States.

Salient features of the issue:

Credit rating: ‘AAA /Stable’ by CRISIL, ‘CARE AAA’ by CARE ,’LAAA’ by ICRA, ‘AAA(IND) by Fitch

These bonds will be issued to Resident Indian Individuals (Major) and HUF.

There are 2 investment options.

The bonds will be listed on NSE & BSE.

Issuance/Trading - In Dematerialized and Physical Form

Issue Structure:

Maturity: The Bonds, with a maturity of 10 years, will be issued in 2 option.

Face Value: Each Bond has face value of Rs 5,000 each.

Minimum application: Rs 10,000 or 2 bonds.

Lock in: 5 years from the date of allotment in Option 1.

Buyback facility: Available in the Option 1. 

Issue Opens on: 12th Jan 2011.

Issue Closes on: 28th March 2011.

 

BUYBACK PROCEDURE: The investors, who opt and are allotted bonds with buyback facility and wish to exit through this facility after 5/6/7/8/9 years, shall have to give his consent in the application form to the company. However, any bondholder(s) desires to change his option, will have to intimate the Registrar between January 1 to January 31, starting from year 2016 till 2020.

 

•Benefits to investors :
• Bonds offer an additional window of tax deduction of investments of up to Rs 20,000 which result in attractive yield to investors. Under Section 80 CCF of the I.T. Act, an investor in such infrastructure bonds will be entitled to tax deduction of investments of up to Rs 20,000. The deduction is over and above the Rs 1,00,000 deduction available under section 80C, 80CCC & 80CCD read with section 80CCE.



Option

I

II

Buyback Option after 5 Years
(Annual Coupon)

No Buyback (Redemption After 10Years) (Annual Coupon)

Minimum Application

2 bonds and in multiples of one bond thereafter

Face Value (Rs. / Bond)

Rs.5,000/-

Rs.5,000/-

Interest Rate (%) p.a.

8%

8.10%

Interest Payment

Yearly

Yearly

Interest Payment Date

31st March Every Year

31st March Every Year

Maturity Date

31st March, 2021

31st March, 2021

Buy Back Option

YES

No

Buy Back after

5/6/7/8/9 Years

No.

For More Details visit on www.lifins.in

or

call on 9822403407 / 9371011297

- Lifins Financial, Pune, Maharashtra, India.


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