Maharashtra Offers to Settle Rs 1,700 Crore Debt of Metro 1 in Place of Acquisition

Friday, 5 July 2024, 16:15

In a surprising move, Maharashtra has decided to pay off Metro 1's massive debt of Rs 1,700 crore instead of proceeding with the acquisition plan. The MMRDA Commissioner is set to engage with six major lenders, including State Bank of India, IDBI Bank, and more, to negotiate the One Time Settlement (OTS) of the company's debt. This decision marks a significant shift in the financial strategy surrounding Metro 1 and has implications for both the company and the lenders.
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Maharashtra Offers to Settle Rs 1,700 Crore Debt of Metro 1 in Place of Acquisition

Maharashtra Offers Debt Settlement for Metro 1

In a strategic move, Maharashtra has opted to repay Metro 1's substantial debt of Rs 1,700 crore, diverting from the initial acquisition proposal.

Meeting with Major Lenders

  • Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Commissioner to engage with six key lenders.
  • Lenders include State Bank of India, IDBI Bank, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, and IIFCL (UK).

The primary focus of the discussions will be on negotiating the One Time Settlement (OTS) for the debt outstanding.

This shift in strategy could have substantial implications for both Metro 1 and the involved financial institutions.


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