This will be the first time in a decade the commercial vehicle financier will tap the equity markets to raise funds Shriram Transport Finance Co.
Ltd (STFC) plans to raise ₹2,000 crore through a rights issue, said two people aware of the matter, joining the ranks of lenders seeking to raise capital and fortify balance sheets to tackle contingencies and opportunities emerging from the covid-19 crisis.
This will be the first time in a decade the commercial vehicle financier will tap the equity markets to raise funds. STFC last raised ₹584 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP) in January 2010. “STFC started work on its fundraising efforts last week.