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NaBFID Seeks Fresh Government Capital and Budget Allocation for Growth
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Moneycontrol•08-10-2026, 10:11
NaBFID Seeks Fresh Government Capital and Budget Allocation for Growth
- •The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development has approached the government for a fresh capital infusion of around a billion dollars.
- •The institution has sought an allocation in the Budget FY28 to secure advance visibility as its loan book expands.
- •NaBFID currently maintains a strong capital adequacy ratio of around 44 percent, well above regulatory requirements.
- •Managing Director Raj Kiran Rai stated the lender targets a loan book of Rs 2 trillion by FY27 and Rs 5 trillion by 2030.
- •NaBFID has also requested government support to insulate the lender from escalating costs when infrastructure projects face delays.
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NaBFID has approached the government for a fresh capital infusion that could be around a billion dollars, depending on its pipeline backlog and growth projections, seeking an allocation in the FY28 Budget to ensure capital visibility as its loan book expands.
Initially capitalised by the government with Rs 25,000 crore, NaBFID currently maintains a strong capital adequacy ratio of around 44 percent, which is well above the regulatory requirement.
NaBFID has requested government support to insulate the lender from escalating costs when infrastructure projects experience delays due to reasons attributable to authorities, such as delayed government approvals or clearances.
