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AAA-rated firms shift to bond market as loans get dearer

2026-10-29 · 1 source · Economic Times Markets

In short

AAA-rated companies are borrowing more through bonds instead of bank loans. The report says higher RBI interest rates have made loans costlier and bonds more attractive. It names REC and SIDBI as examples.

This matters for companies and lenders because funding costs are changing, but the reporting does not say how much money has shifted or how many firms are involved.

What the reporting says

AAA-rated corporations are moving to the bond market as bank loans become more expensive, according to the publisher summary. The note says recent RBI rate hikes have made bonds more attractive, and cites REC and SIDBI as examples of issuers tapping the market. The exact scale of the shift, pricing, and how broad the trend is remain unstated.

Why it matters

AAA-rated companies are turning to the bond market as bank loans become costlier, based on the publisher’s summary. The report links the move to RBI rate hikes and names REC and SIDBI as examples of issuers that have accessed the market. It does not provide issuance amounts, timing, or whether this is a temporary or wider financing shift.

Touches: REC, SIDBI, Markets, RBI, Economy

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