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Adani Secures $1 Billion From Global Investors For Transforming Mumbai Airport, A First In Aviation Infrastructure Space
Gautam Adani (File Photo)
Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has raised $1 billion in project financing for Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), Economic Times reported.
The financing includes a $750 million note issuance maturing in July 2029, primarily aimed at refinancing existing debt. The framework also allows for an additional $250 million, bringing the total available capital to $1 billion.
According to the company, as reported by ET, this deal marks India’s first investment-grade rated private bond in the airport infrastructure space, highlighting growing global investor confidence in the sector.
“This successful issuance validates the strength of the Adani Airports' operating platform, the robust fundamentals of Mumbai International Airport, and our commitment to sustainable infrastructure development. With participation from Apollo-managed funds and leading institutional investors, we are proud to deepen our access to global pools of capital,” said Arun Bansal, CEO of Adani Airports Holdings Ltd.
He also emphasised Adani’s commitment to capital efficiency and long-term value creation.
The transaction, led by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, also drew participation from major global players, including BlackRock-managed funds and Standard Chartered.
The funds will support capital expenditure plans involving development, modernisation, and capacity expansion at MIAL, as well as accelerate sustainability efforts. The airport aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2029.
