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Compulsory Convertible Debentures
- 16 May 2024
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved subscription to Compulsory Convertible Debentures (CCDs) of Napino Auto and Electronics Limited by International Finance Corporation (IFC).
- A Compulsory Convertible Debenture is a Bond that must be converted into Equity at its maturity date or when certain events occur. It is a mix of debt and equity features
- Here conversion is mandatory, unlike in the case of optional convertible debentures where the investor has the choice to convert.
- CCDs are often used by startups and growth-stage companies that are not yet ready to give up equity but need capital for growth.
- IFC is an international organisation, established in 1956 to further economic growth in its developing member countries by promoting private sector development.
- It is a member of the World Bank Group.
- CCI is a statutory body of the Government of India responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002, it was duly constituted in March 2009.
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