DFCC Bank becomes 1st foreign corporate to list bond on India's NSE International Exchange

DFCC Bank PLC, one of Sri Lanka's pioneering financial institutions, has become the first foreign corporate entity to list a bond on the National Stock Exchange - International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City, India, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka's capital markets and reinforcing DFCC Bank's position as a regional leader in sustainable finance.

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This listing completes a strategic multiple listing journey for DFCC Bank’s Green Bond, which was first issued in Sri Lanka and subsequently dual-listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

The latest listing on NSE IX further strengthens the Bank's access to international capital markets and exemplifies its commitment to scalable, cross-border sustainable finance, a release said here on Tuesday.

The bell-ringing ceremony was held on June nine at the Grand Mercure, GIFT City.

The event was graced by K Rajaraman, chairperson of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), as the chief guest, alongside other dignitaries from the National Stock Exchange, IFSCA, and heads of banks based in GIFT City.

DFCC Bank was represented by Thimal Perera, chief executive officer, and Prins Perera, senior vice president — Treasury, Investment and Wholesale Banking.