Reliance Industries, Jio in talks to raise funds through foreign loans

The loans, which are likely to have a five-year term, are anticipated to be priced 130-150 basis points higher than the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), a benchmark rate used around the world

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Reliance Jio are in discussions with lenders to raise up to $1.5 billion (about Rs 12,400 crore) and $2.5 billion (around Rs 20,600 crore), respectively, through foreign loans, reported The Economic Times.

To support its capital investment strategy, RIL is attempting to raise the necessary money through external commercial borrowing (ECB). According to those with knowledge of the situation, it is in discussions with a number of lenders, including Barclays, HSBC, and MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) Bank. 

The loans, which are likely to have a five-year term, are anticipated to be priced 130-150 basis