IFR Asia - November 04, 2017

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KRISHNA MERCHANT

CFO Vasudeva Rao Kaipa targets an even split between onshore and offshore funding

Greenko warms to rupee debt

“We wish

to maintain

about 50%

of debt

domestic and

50% through

global bonds.”

Source:
http://www.greenkogroup.com