State Bank of India raised Rs. 10,000 crores today at a coupon rate of 7.36% through its fifth infrastructure bond issuance.

The issue attracted overwhelming response from investors with bids in excess of Rs. 19,884 crores and was oversubscribed by around 4 times against the base issue size of Rs. 5,000 crore. The total number of bids received was 143 indicating wider participation with heterogeneity of bids. The investors were across provident funds, pension funds, insurance companies, mutual funds, corporates etc.

The proceeds of bonds will be utilized in enhancing long term resources for funding infrastructure and affordable housing segment.

Based on the response, the Bank has decided to accept Rs. 10,000 crore at a coupon rate of 7.36% payable annually. This represents a spread of 21 bps over the corresponding FBIL G-Sec par curve. The instrument is rated AAA with stable outlook.

With the current issuance, the total outstanding Long-Term Bonds issued by the Bank is at Rs. 49,718 crore.