Lanco approaches CDR cell to recast Rs 90 bn debt

In view of the challenging economic condition, Lanco Infratech approached corporate debt restructuring (CDR) cell to recast its Rs 9,000-crore debt.

Of the Rs 9,000-crore debt, Rs 4,000-crore is fund-based exposure and Rs 5,000-crore non-fund-based.
The company is holding discussions with bankers in this regard.

The company is learnt to have borrowed from major public-sector lenders as well as private and foreign banks & finance firms.

It may be noted that several firms in the infrastructure & construction sector is facing stress owing to several factors, including a delay in fuel linkages, regulatory delays, etc.

The present move has come after the firm’s multiple attempts to monetise its businesses failed. Earlier, it had tried to sell stake in its power business, as well as individual assets like Amarkantal, Baband and Anpara power plants.

The infrastructure major, with interests in roads, EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) and solar businesses, has been under stress on account of its power business.