ReNew Energy raises $600 million through GIFT City green bond issuance; Linklaters, Clifford Chance advise

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ReNew Energy has raised $600 million through the issuance of 6.5% senior secured green bonds due 2031. The bonds were issued through ReNew Treasury IFSC Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ReNew Private Limited incorporated in GIFT City.

This transaction marks the first time a corporate has issued international bonds using a GIFT City entity.

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The green bonds are guaranteed by ReNew Energy Global plc and ReNew Private Limited and witnessed strong demand from institutional investors across Asia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Legal Advisory

Linklaters – Counsel to ReNew Energy

Linklaters advised ReNew Energy on the issuance of its senior secured green bonds.

Transaction Team

  • Amit Singh, Partner and Head of India Practice

  • Michele Discepola, Capital Markets Partner

  • Magdalena Biereder, Counsel

  • Alex Cui, Senior Associate

Clifford Chance – Counsel to the Joint Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners

Clifford Chance advised the joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners in connection with the green bond issuance.

Transaction Team

  • Alan Yeung, Partner

  • Stephanie Liman, Counsel

  • Jun Kai Choo, Associate

  • Alfie Harvey-Shipp, Trainee Solicitor

Financial Institutions Involved

The joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners for the issuance were Barclays Bank PLC, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, MUFG, and Standard Chartered Bank.

Additional bookrunners included Credit Agricole CIB, DBS Bank, and SMBC Nikko.

About ReNew Energy

ReNew Energy is a Nasdaq-listed decarbonization solutions company with one of the largest clean energy portfolios globally. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew provides solutions across clean energy, digitalization, storage, and carbon.

Strategic Significance

  • Represents the first-ever international bond issuance by a GIFT City–incorporated corporate entity

  • Demonstrates the use of GIFT City structures for offshore green bond issuances

  • Highlights strong international institutional investor demand for ReNew’s green financing framework

Why It Matters

This transaction establishes a precedent for Indian corporates seeking to access global debt capital markets through GIFT City–based entities, reinforcing India’s ambitions to position GIFT City as a hub for international capital markets and sustainable finance.

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Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Readers should consult professionals before making decisions

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