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3Y 6M 17Days

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Yearly

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CRISIL AAA/STABLE

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SENIOR

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Secured

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About Issuer

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION CORPORATION LIMITED - TAX FREE

Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) was set up in July, 1969, in the backdrop of a critical drought situation suffered by the nation in the late 60s. Its initial mandate was primarily to help State Electricity Boards energise pump sets in order to boost agriculture and overcome the crippling impact of three successive years of deficient monsoons. It is a Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power. The President of India holds 58.86% of total shares in the corporation. Domestic Debt instruments of REC are assigned the highest rating (AAA) by credit rating agencies CRISIL, Fitch and ICRA. Moodys and Fitch have rated its international credit rating at par with Indias sovereign rating.

Types of projects funded by REC are:

  • Generation Projects: Thermal, Hydro, Gas. Along with development of Coal mines.
  • Transmission Projects: Strengthening existing transmission systems.
  • Distribution Projects: Strengthening of power sub-transmission and distribution systems. Conversion of Low Voltage Distribution Systems to High Voltage Distribution Systems in rural areas.
  • Short/Medium term loans: for purposes like purchase of fuel for power plants, purchase of power, purchase of material and equipment etc.
  • Net Worth: Rs 33,326 Cr
  • Number of Offices: 23 (across the country)
  • Headquarters: New Delhi, India.
  • Awards:
  • Best Power Financing Company by Central Board of Irrigation and Power (2017)
  • First Prize for Brand Building through Inclusive Growth Initiatives at the Corporate Communication Excellence Awards organised by SCOPE(2017)

Total Annual Revenue

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Year of Inception

1969

Industry

PSU Tax Free

Head Office

NEW DELHI

Type of Issuer

PSU

Current MD/CEO

Mr. Vivek Kumar Dewangan

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