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Vertis Raises Rs 9 Billion via Sustainability-Linked Bond
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Vertis Raises Rs 9 Billion via Sustainability-Linked Bond

Vertis Infrastructure Trust announced on 23 July that it has raised Rs 9 billion through a Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), marking a significant move in India’s ESG-aligned infrastructure financing.
Formerly known as Highways Infrastructure Trust, Vertis is a SEBI-registered Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT). The issuance was anchored by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), signalling strong global investor confidence in India’s evolving sustainable finance landscape.
The SLB includes predefined sustainability performance targets, linking interest rates to environmental and social outcomes. This structure reflects global best practices and embeds financial incentives for meeting ESG benchmarks—further aligning with Vertis’ long-term commitment to responsible infrastructure development.
Gaurav Chandna, Executive Director and Joint CEO of Vertis Infrastructure Trust, stated that the SLB issuance highlights the growing maturity of Indian InvITs in adopting innovative and sustainability-focused financing instruments.

Vertis Infrastructure Trust announced on 23 July that it has raised Rs 9 billion through a Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), marking a significant move in India’s ESG-aligned infrastructure financing.Formerly known as Highways Infrastructure Trust, Vertis is a SEBI-registered Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT). The issuance was anchored by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), signalling strong global investor confidence in India’s evolving sustainable finance landscape.The SLB includes predefined sustainability performance targets, linking interest rates to environmental and social outcomes. This structure reflects global best practices and embeds financial incentives for meeting ESG benchmarks—further aligning with Vertis’ long-term commitment to responsible infrastructure development.Gaurav Chandna, Executive Director and Joint CEO of Vertis Infrastructure Trust, stated that the SLB issuance highlights the growing maturity of Indian InvITs in adopting innovative and sustainability-focused financing instruments.

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