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India Debt Bond Securities SEBI Regulatory Filings — April 02, 2026

India Debt Securities Intelligence

11 medium priority11 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

India's debt securities market on April 2, 2026, reveals mixed liquidity signals across 11 filings, with material stress in telecom (MTNL escrow non-funding for Apr 12 interest despite sovereign guarantee) and pharma services (Dishman covenant waivers), offset by positive redemptions (Standard Capital ₹500 Cr full payoff) and timely interest payments (Aadhar, Bank of India despite holiday). AU Small Finance Bank's reaffirmed high ratings (AA/Stable Tier-II) highlight robust growth (advances +16% annualized YoY to ₹129,898 Cr from ₹115,704 Cr Mar'25, CAR 19%) but deteriorating asset quality (GNPA +60 bps YoY to 2.3%, NNPA to 0.9%, 9M FY26 PAT -14% to ₹1,809 Cr vs FY25 ₹2,106 Cr). Neutral activity dominates with CP allotments (Paisalo ₹65 Cr at 9% yield), RBI FRB 2028 rate reset to 6.17% for Apr-Oct, and routine large-corp non-qualifications (Kotia, CCCL) or nil issuances (NFL). Portfolio trends show 3/11 positive payment/redemptions signaling repayment capacity amid holidays, 2/11 covenant/liquidity breaches indicating stress in weaker credits, and NBFC/bank metrics pointing to growth-margin tradeoffs. Implications: Favor stable payers for fixed income, avoid stressed issuers; watch telco/pharma for defaults.

Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior India Debt Bond Securities SEBI Regulatory Filings digest from March 26, 2026.

Investment Signals(10)

  • Fully redeemed ₹500 Cr Secured NCDs (ISIN INE625D01028) with no outstanding, completing partial ₹232 Cr payoff intimated Mar 24, signaling strong liquidity and zero default risk

  • Certified timely monthly interest payment ₹699,551 (post-TDS) on ₹9.55 Cr NCDs (INE538L07528) due Apr 1 but paid Apr 2 due to holiday, full compliance with SEBI Reg 57

  • Paid full annual interest on multiple Basel III AT1/Tier-II/Infra Bonds (issue sizes ₹1,800-10,000 Cr) due Apr 1 but on Apr 2 holiday-adjusted, covering all ISINs with no delays

  • CRISIL reaffirmed AA/Stable on ₹500 Cr Tier-II Bonds (down from ₹1,150 Cr post-redemption), A1+ CDs ₹1,100 Cr, AA+/Stable FDs ₹40,000 Cr; advances +16% ann YoY to ₹129,898 Cr, deposits to ₹138,415 Cr, CAR 19%

  • Paisalo Digital(NEUTRAL TO BULLISH)

    Allotted 1,300 CPs aggregating ₹65 Cr redemption value at 9% yield (issue price ₹4,78,751.50/face ₹5L), 180-day tenure maturing Sep 29, 2026, via private placement

  • Retail assets >78% advances (vehicle 34%, micro business 26%), networth + to ₹19,085 Cr, stable high ratings despite de-empanelment, RBI universal bank approval Aug 2025

  • NCDs allotted Oct 2024-Feb 2025 fully redeemed per holder request Oct 28, 2024, no prior defaults noted, enhances refinancing credibility

  • Nil CP issuance Q1-Mar 2026 and CY 2026 YTD, standard bank asset classification, no related party investments, confirms conservative debt strategy

  • RBI (FRB 2028)(NEUTRAL TO BULLISH)

    Reset interest to 6.17% (182D T-Bill WAY +0.64% spread) for Apr 4-Oct 3, 2026 half-year, provides yield certainty for GSec holders

  • Interest record date Mar 16 observed for all bonds, full payments holiday-adjusted, demonstrates operational resilience

Risk Flags(7)

  • MTNL (Liquidity/Compliance)[HIGH RISK]

    Failed to fund escrow 10 days prior for 11th semi-annual interest due Apr 12, 2026 on 7.05% Series V Bonds (INE153A08089) under Tripartite Agreement, despite sovereign guarantee

  • Dishman Carbogen Amcis (Covenants)[HIGH RISK]

    Obtained waivers on 3 key covenants (Net Debt/EBITDA 4x, DSCR 1.15x, ICR 2x) for FY26 on ₹50 Cr NCDs (INE385W07059), Net Debt/TNW 1.75x unchanged, signals potential breach

  • AU Small Finance Bank (Asset Quality)[MEDIUM RISK]

    GNPA steady at 2.3% but +60 bps YoY from 1.7%, NNPA to 0.9%, 9M FY26 PAT -14% to ₹1,809 Cr vs FY25 ₹2,106 Cr

  • AU Small Finance Bank (Deposits Mix)[MEDIUM RISK]

    CASA share declined to 28.9%, retail deposits to 60.4%, amid Haryana de-empanelment Feb 18, 2026, though no major outflows

  • MTNL (Funding)[HIGH RISK]

    Insufficient funds for escrow despite DoT/Beacon Trusteeship structured mechanism, highlights acute liquidity constraints

  • Dishman Carbogen Amcis (Debt Obligations)[MEDIUM RISK]

    Trustee consent Mar 31 for FY26 waivers via Jan 17 deed, temporary relief but ongoing monitoring needed for compliance

  • AU Small Finance Bank (Transition)[MEDIUM RISK]

    RBI in-principle universal bank approval Aug 7, 2025 (18-month window), but asset quality deterioration could delay

Opportunities(7)

  • Standard Capital Markets (Refinancing)(OPPORTUNITY)

    Post-full ₹500 Cr NCD redemption, potential to re-issue at lower yields given clean track record and no outstanding debt

  • AU Small Finance Bank (Ratings Stability)(OPPORTUNITY)

    AA/Stable Tier-II, A1+ CDs amid +16% advances growth, CAR 19%, attractive for fixed income investors seeking yield with low default risk

  • Paisalo Digital (Short-term Debt)(OPPORTUNITY)

    Fresh ₹65 Cr CP allotment at 9% yield (180D), indicates market access for NBFCs, potential arbitrage if equity undervalued

  • Holiday-adjusted timely interest on large bond portfolios/NCDs signals reliable servicers, prefer over stressed peers for bond holdings

  • RBI FRB 2028 (Yield Lock-in)(OPPORTUNITY)

    6.17% semi-annual rate to Oct 3, 2026 offers GSec-like safety with floating reset, accumulate ahead of potential rate cuts

  • AU Small Finance Bank (Growth Assets)(OPPORTUNITY)

    >78% retail advances (34% vehicle, 26% micro), universal bank transition catalyst by Feb 2027, undervalued vs peers on CAR

  • National Fertilizers (Conservative Profile)(OPPORTUNITY)

    Zero CP activity Q1 2026, standard assets, low debt reliance creates stability premium in volatile debt markets

Sector Themes(5)

  • Liquidity Stress in Non-Banking Credits(BEARISH FOR STRESSED SEGMENT)

    2/11 filings (MTNL, Dishman) show escrow non-funding/covenant waivers (e.g., Debt/EBITDA 4x, DSCR 1.15x), vs 3/11 clean redemptions/payments, signaling bifurcation between weak (telco/pharma svc) and healthy issuers

  • Timely Payments Despite Holidays(BULLISH)

    3 companies (Aadhar, BoI, implied others) paid interest Apr 2 for Apr 1 due date, full compliance SEBI Reg 57, aggregate coverage ₹10,000+ Cr bonds, highlights operational resilience in banks/NBFCs

  • NBFC/Bank Growth vs Quality Tradeoff(MIXED)

    AU SFB advances +16% ann YoY, deposits + to ₹138k Cr, but GNPA +60bps to 2.3%, CASA - to 28.9%; Paisalo CP issuance at 9%, pattern of volume growth amid mix deterioration

  • Routine Compliance Flood(NEUTRAL)

    4/11 neutral low-materiality filings (Kotia, CCCL, NFL nil CP, large-corp non-qualify), per SEBI circulars 2018/2023, minimal alpha but confirms broad market stability

  • CP/Short-term Debt Activity(NEUTRAL TO BULLISH)

    Paisalo ₹65 Cr allotment (9% yield, 180D), NFL nil, indicates selective issuance by NBFCs amid 6.17% GSec benchmark, potential yield pickup opportunities

Watch List(8)

  • MTNL (Interest Payment)
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    Escrow non-funding for 7.05% Series V due Apr 12, 2026; monitor sovereign guarantee invocation and DoT support [Apr 12, 2026]

  • Dishman Carbogen Amcis (Covenants)
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    Post-FY26 waivers on Debt/EBITDA/DSCR/ICR; watch Q1 FY27 compliance and trustee updates [Ongoing from Apr 2026]

  • AU Small Finance Bank (Universal Transition)
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    RBI approval Aug 2025, 18-month window; track asset quality (GNPA 2.3%) and Haryana de-empanelment impact [By Feb 2027]

  • Paisalo Digital (CP Maturity)
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    ₹65 Cr CPs at 9% yield maturing Sep 29, 2026; monitor rollover or refinancing terms [Sep 29, 2026]

  • RBI FRB 2028 (Rate Reset)
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    Current 6.17% to Oct 3, 2026; watch next T-Bill auctions for Oct-Apr reset implications [Oct 3, 2026]

  • AU Small Finance Bank (Earnings/Deposits)
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    9M FY26 PAT down 14%, CASA 28.9%; monitor Q4 FY26 results for deposit trends and PAT recovery [Q1 CY2026 expected]

  • Holiday-adjusted Apr payments on ₹10,000+ Cr bonds; track semi-annual cycles for any delays [Next ~Oct 2026]

  • Standard Capital Markets (New Issuance)
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    Post-₹500 Cr full redemption; watch for refinancing announcements signaling lower cost debt [Near-term post-Apr 2]

Filing Analyses(11)
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam LimitedDebt Securitiesnegativemateriality 9/10

02-04-2026

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) disclosed non-compliance with funding the escrow account for the 11th semi-annual interest payment due on April 12, 2026, for its 7.05% MTNL Bond Series V (INE153A08089), due to insufficient funds. This pertains to the Structured Payment Mechanism under the Tri-Partite Agreement with DoT and Beacon Trusteeship Limited. Although the bonds carry a sovereign guarantee from the Government of India, which can be invoked in case of default, the failure to fund the escrow 10 days prior highlights liquidity constraints.

  • ·Scrip Code BSE: 500108
  • ·Scrip Symbol NSE: MTNL
  • ·CIN: L32101DL1986GOI023501
  • ·Interest funding deadline: 10 days before April 12, 2026
  • ·Bonds are Sovereign Guaranteed by Government of India
Standard Capital Markets Ltd.Debt Securitiespositivemateriality 8/10

02-04-2026

Standard Capital Markets Ltd. has fully redeemed its entire series of Secured, Unlisted, Unrated, Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) aggregating ₹500 Cr, issued on October 24, 2024, with no outstanding amounts remaining. This includes the completion of partial redemption of 23,202 NCDs (face value ₹1,00,000 each) aggregating ₹2,32,02,00,000/- (₹232.02 Cr), intimated further to the March 24, 2026 letter. The debentures were allotted between October 30, 2024, and February 14, 2025.

  • ·ISIN: INE625D01028; Scrip Code: 511700
  • ·Debentures allotted from October 30, 2024 to February 14, 2025, pursuant to debenture holders' request dated October 28, 2024
  • ·Previous intimation: letter dated March 24, 2026 (Ref. No. SCML/2025-26/425)
Aadhar Housing Finance LimitedDebt Securitiespositivemateriality 4/10

02-04-2026

Aadhar Housing Finance Limited certified timely payment of monthly interest on its Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs IPO Series, ISIN INE538L07528) with an issue size of ₹9,55,10,000. The interest amount of ₹6,99,551 (post TDS of ₹58,860) was due on 01-04-2026 but paid on 02-04-2026 due to a bank holiday, in compliance with SEBI Regulation 57 and relevant circulars. No delays or non-payments were reported.

  • ·Interest payment record date: 17-03-2026
  • ·Due date for interest payment: 01-04-2026
  • ·Actual date of interest payment: 02-04-2026 (next working day due to bank holiday)
  • ·Date of last interest payment: 02-03-2026
  • ·Frequency of interest payment: Monthly
UnknownDebt Securitiesneutralmateriality 7/10

02-04-2026

Reserve Bank of India announced the interest rate on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2028 (FRB 2028) applicable for the half-year from April 04, 2026 to October 03, 2026 as 6.17% per annum. This rate is calculated as the average Weighted Average Yield (WAY) of the last three auctions of 182-Day T-Bills (from the rate fixing day of April 04, 2026) plus a fixed spread of 0.64%. No prior period rate is provided for comparison.

  • ·Press Release number: 2026-2027/15
  • ·Rate fixing day: April 04, 2026
AU Small Finance Bank LimitedDebt Securitiesmixedmateriality 8/10

02-04-2026

CRISIL Ratings reaffirmed high ratings on AU Small Finance Bank's instruments: CRISIL AA/Stable for Tier-II Bonds (Rs 500 Crore, reduced from Rs 1150 Crore), CRISIL A1+ for Certificate of Deposits (Rs 1100 Crore), and CRISIL AA+/Stable for Fixed Deposits (Rs 40000 Crore), while withdrawing ratings on Rs 650 crore Tier-II bonds post-redemption. As of December 31, 2025, advances grew to Rs 129,898 crore (~16% annualized from Rs 115,704 crore on March 31, 2025; ~20% YoY), deposits to Rs 138,415 crore, and networth to Rs 19,085 crore with CAR at 19%; however, GNPA held steady at 2.3% (up from 1.7% YoY), NNPA rose to 0.9%, CASA share declined to 28.9%, retail deposits to 60.4%, and 9M FY26 profit after tax fell to Rs 1,809 crore from Rs 2,106 crore in FY25. The bank holds RBI in-principle approval for universal bank transition but was de-empaneled by Haryana government for government business.

  • ·RBI in-principle approval for universal bank on Aug 7, 2025 (application Sep 3, 2024; 18-month transition).
  • ·Haryana government de-empaneled bank for government business on Feb 18, 2026; no major deposit outflows reported.
  • ·Retail assets >78% of advances; vehicle financing 34%, Micro Business Loans 26% (Dec 31, 2025).
  • ·Standard restructured portfolio 0.2% of gross advances (Dec 31, 2025).
  • ·Average LCR 118% (quarter ended Dec 31, 2025).
  • ·Priority sector lending 79% FY25; 63% loans below Rs 25 lakh.
Dishman Carbogen Amcis LimitedDebt Securitiesnegativemateriality 8/10

02-04-2026

Dishman Carbogen Amcis Limited received consent from Debenture Trustee Axis Trustee Services Limited for waivers on three financial covenants (Total Net Debt to EBITDA [4x], Adjusted Debt Service Coverage Ratio [1.15x], Interest Coverage Ratio [2x]) for FY ended March 31, 2026, related to ₹50 Cr non-convertible debentures (ISIN INE385W07059), while the Net Debt to Tangible Net Worth covenant [1.75x] remains unchanged. This amendment provides temporary relief but signals potential non-compliance with debt obligations. No other financial metrics or performance data were disclosed.

  • ·Debenture Trust Deed dated January 17, 2026
  • ·Consent letter from Debenture Trustee dated March 31, 2026
  • ·Scrip codes: 540701 (Equity), 975834, 976560, 977467 (Debt)
Kotia Enterprises LimitedDebt Securitiesneutralmateriality 2/10

02-04-2026

Kotia Enterprises Limited disclosed pursuant to SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/DDHS/CIR/P/2018/144 dated November 26, 2018, that it does not qualify as a Large Corporate for fund raising via issuance of Debt Securities. The disclosure was submitted to BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 539599, Trading Symbol: KEL) and Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited on April 02, 2026. It was signed by Anil Gupta, Whole-Time Director (DIN: 00468470).

  • ·Filing Date: April 02, 2026
  • ·SEBI Circular Date: November 26, 2018
Paisalo Digital LimitedDebt Securitiesneutralmateriality 6/10

02-04-2026

Paisalo Digital Limited allotted 1300 listed Commercial Papers (CPs) on April 02, 2026, via private placement, each with a face value of Rs. 5,00,000.00, issue price of Rs. 4,78,751.50, and yield of 9.00%. The total redemption value is Rs. 65,00,00,000.00, with a tenure of 180 days maturing on September 29, 2026, and Bank of Maharashtra as the IPA.

  • ·Scrip codes for CPs: 731221; NCDs: 975107, 975202, 975251, 975329, 975437, 975640, 975865, 976752, 977004, 977097, 977278, 977279, 977358, 977371, 977643
  • ·Allotment approved by Operations and Finance Committee of Board of Directors
Consolidated Construction Consortium LimitedDebt Securitiesneutralmateriality 3/10

02-04-2026

Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited (CCCL) has submitted a disclosure confirming it does not qualify as a 'Large Corporate' under relevant SEBI circulars for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, specifically in the context of fund raising through issuance of debt securities. This compliance filing addresses requirements under SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-RACPOD1/P/CIR/2023/172 and related circulars. No financial metrics or performance data are provided in the disclosure.

  • ·Filing reference: CCCL:SEC:2026-27/3, dated April 2, 2026
  • ·SEBI Circulars: SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-RACPOD1/P/CIR/2023/172 (Oct 19, 2023), SEBI/HO/DDHS/P/CIR/2021/613 (Aug 10, 2021), SEBI/HO/DDHS/CIR/P/2018/144 (Nov 26, 2018)
  • ·CIN: L45201TN1997PLCO38610
  • ·PAN: AAACCA214B
  • ·Trading Symbol: CCCL, Scrip Code: 532902
Bank of IndiaDebt Securitiespositivemateriality 4/10

02-04-2026

Bank of India paid annual interest on April 02, 2026, to bondholders of various Basel III Compliant Additional Tier I, Tier II, and Infra Bonds, with payments slightly delayed from the due date of April 01, 2026, due to a bank holiday. All interest payments were made in full as per schedule, covering multiple ISINs with issue sizes ranging from ₹1800 crore to ₹10,000 crore. No changes in payment frequency or delays beyond the holiday adjustment were reported.

  • ·Interest Payment record date: 16.03.2026 for all bonds.
  • ·Due date for interest payment: 01.04.2026 for all bonds.
  • ·Actual payment date: 02.04.2026 for all bonds (due to bank holiday on 01.04.2026).
  • ·Date of last interest payment: 02.04.2025 for most bonds; N.A. for new Infra Bonds issue (INE084A08235).
National Fertilizers LimitedDebt Securitiesneutralmateriality 2/10

02-04-2026

National Fertilizers Limited issued a quarterly certificate to BSE confirming no Commercial Papers (CP) were issued during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with maturity value of NIL. The total CP issuance for the calendar year from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026, was also Rs. NIL. Certifications confirm compliance with issuance directions, standard asset classification for bank facilities, and no material changes in financial status affecting credit rating.

  • ·CP proceeds not invested by related parties in primary or secondary market.
  • ·Asset classification of fund-based facilities from banks/financial institutions continues to be 'Standard'.

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