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Nabfid and Nabard Eye First Overseas Debt Raise by FY26

27 August 20251 min read
BANKING & FINANCENabfid and NabardEye First OverseasDebt Raise byFY2627 August 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Two development finance institutions, Nabfid and Nabard, planned their first fundraising in overseas debt markets, targeted for FY26.

Key facts

  • Nabfid: National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development.
  • Nabard: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
  • Plan: borrow from international debt markets for the first time.
  • Deadline: by FY26.
  • Reason: broaden funding sources and meet long-term financing requirements.

Exam angle

  • Expansions of the two names are frequently tested.
  • Instrument type: debt, not equity.
  • Timeline: FY26, a first for both institutions.
  • Link to remember: diversification of funding.

Test yourself

1. Which two institutions planned to tap international debt markets for the first time by FY26?

Nabfid and Nabard planned their first overseas debt raise.

2. Nabfid stands for which institution?

Nabfid is the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development.

3. What is the stated purpose of the Nabfid and Nabard overseas fundraising plan?

The plan aims to diversify funding sources and meet long-term needs.