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Reliance Secures $2.9B Dual-Currency Loan in 2025
Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL), headed by Mukesh Ambani, has secured a landmark $2.9 billion dual-currency offshore loan, making it the largest such transaction by an Indian firm in over a year and the most significant syndicated loan deal in Asia so far in 2025.
Reliance Offshore Loan
Finalized on May 9, the loan features two key components: a $2.4 billion tranche in US dollars and another ¥67.7 billion (approximately $462 million) in Japanese yen. The financing drew participation from a record 55 international banks, making it the biggest consortium assembled for a syndicated loan in the region this year.
This strategic move by Reliance comes amid a global slowdown in syndicated lending, with total activity in Asia-Pacific excluding Japan dipping to its lowest levels in two decades. Reliance’s single deal now accounts for nearly 10% of the total $29 billion in G3 currency lending across Asia so far this year.
Mukesh Ambani’s Global Strategy
The funding aligns with Mukesh Ambani’s broader vision of transforming Reliance into one of the world’s top 30 most valuable companies. The group continues to aggressively expand across telecom, retail, and clean energy, with a focused push into emerging technologies and deep-tech manufacturing. Ambani’s strategic pivot emphasizes reducing import dependency and increasing India’s innovation footprint on the global stage.
Dual-Currency Loan Significance
The structure of the dual-currency loan underscores Reliance’s financial robustness and global lender confidence. The conglomerate enjoys strong credit ratings—Baa2 from Moody’s and BBB from Fitch—both one notch above India’s sovereign rating. This rare achievement among emerging market borrowers adds to Reliance’s appeal among institutional lenders and international banks.
Asia’s Largest Syndicated Deal
This transaction not only boosts Reliance’s capital pool but also signals strong faith in India’s corporate creditworthiness during a period of cautious global lending. The success of the loan further consolidates Reliance’s standing as a dominant force in the global financial ecosystem and a key player in India’s industrial growth story.
The funds are expected to fuel various capital-intensive projects, with an emphasis on sustainability, digital infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing—solidifying Reliance’s dual role as a national champion and global competitor.
