# NABKISAN's WASH Bond Funds Rural India

> NABKISAN's Rs 180 crore WASH social bond targets rural water and sanitation access in India.
- Title: NABKISAN's WASH Bond Funds Rural India · Financialexpress
- Summary: NABKISAN's Rs 180 crore WASH social bond targets rural water and sanitation access in India. NABKISAN Finance Ltd raised Rs 180 crore through a WASH-focused…
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- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/business/wash-social-bond-explained-what-nabkisans-rs-180-cr-issue-means-for-rural-india-4353462
- Author: Ajay Joseph
- Published: 2026-10-04T15:57:27+00:00
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- Topics: nabkisan, nabard, wash, social bond, rs 180 crore, rural india, water, sanitation, hygiene, wash sector, crisil, care ratings
## NABKISAN's WASH Social Bond
NABKISAN Finance Ltd, a subsidiary of NABARD, raised Rs 180 crore through a social bond dedicated to water, sanitation and hygiene in rural India.

> NABKISAN Finance Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), has raised Rs 180 crore through a social bond dedicated exclusively to the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector
## Bond Details
The five-year bond carries an 8.10% coupon rate and matures in September 2031, with CRISIL and CARE assigning AAA (Stable) ratings.

> The five-year bond carries a coupon rate of 8.10% and will mature in September 2.031
## Oversubscribed Issue
The bond was oversubscribed 1.8 times, indicating investor bids exceeded the Rs 180 crore amount being raised.

> The issue was oversubscribed 1.8 times, indicating that investor bids exceeded the amount being raised
## WASH Focus
The Rs 180 crore will expand access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene solutions in rural and underserved communities.

> The proceeds from the issue will be deployed to expand access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene solutions across rural and underserved communities
## Rural India Target
NABARD focuses on rural development, with the bond targeting communities lacking water and sanitation infrastructure.

> NABKISAN is a subsidiary of NABARD, the country's development finance institution focused on agriculture and rural development
## Investor Benefits
The bond provides a market-listed debt instrument with defined social impact, attracting capital for rural WASH projects.

> The bond's listing on the NSE gives investors a market-listed debt instrument, while the use of proceeds remains linked to WASH projects in rural and underserved areas
## Sustainable Finance Impact
The issue adds a WASH-focused instrument to India's sustainable-finance market, linking capital markets with rural development.

> The NABKISAN issue adds a WASH-focused instrument to India's sustainable-finance market
## Key takeaway

NABKISAN Finance Ltd raised Rs 180 crore through a WASH-focused social bond to expand safe water and sanitation access in rural India.