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MUFG Bank executes Rs 450 crore sustainable trade finance facility for Tata Power

Published on : Monday 26-12-2022

Tata Power signs up for MUFGs sustainable trade finance facility to expand its clean and green energy portfolio.

 

Mumbai, December 23, 2022: MUFG Bank Ltd (MUFG), Japans premier bank, announced that it has executed an INR 450 crore sustainable trade finance facility for Tata Power, one of Indias leading integrated power companies. 

 This credit facility was extended for the solar projects under TP Kirnali Limited (TPKL). Incorporated in 2020, TPKL is a 100% owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a clean energy platform.

 It is the first sustainable trade finance facility offered by MUFG in India and TPKL will utilise the funds towards generating renewable energy capacity. The collaboration will open up further opportunities to raise green financing as Tata Power continues to increase its clean energy portfolio and contribute towards Indias net zero targets.

 MUFG extended this financing to fund the procurement of TPKLs two solar power projects – a 100MW project in Parthur, Maharashtra and a 120MW project in Mesanka, Gujarat – under documentary trade finance.

 MUFG is a global leader in renewable generation projects and has also been ranked the top lead arranger in Bloombergs league tables for clean energy financing for six of the past nine years.

 Ms Belinda Han, MUFGs Head of Transaction Banking Asia Pacific, said: MUFG is honoured to partner with Tata Power on this landmark sustainable trade finance facility. As more corporates include ESG goals as part of their KPIs, MUFG is committed to supporting our clients towards the achievement of these goals. This facility is designed to support our clients sustainability agendas and catalyse the greening of global supply chains and we are excited to launch this in India.

 Mr Sanjeev Churiwala, CFO, Tata Power, said: Tata Power is committed to transitioning its business to make sustainable power available through clean energy sources. We are happy to avail of MUFGs sustainable trade finance facility to further this green transition. The association will open up opportunities to explore raising more green finance as we expand our clean energy portfolio and significantly contribute towards Indias net zero targets.

 Mr Shashank Joshi, Deputy CEO of MUFG India, said: This deal marks another milestone in establishing MUFG as a preferred ESG financer in the region. MUFG has long played a defining role in the sustainability journey of Indias corporate sector and is extremely delighted to partner with Tata Power. Industries such as the power sector have traditionally been highly carbon intensive, but there is a growing recognition of a need to change. This deal underpins MUFG and Tata Powers joint commitment to renewable energy and ensures a strong sustainable source of green power to the country.

 Tata Power is committed to becoming carbon net zero before 2045 and MUFG has announced its commitment to achieving net zero emissions in its finance portfolio by 2050 and its own operations by 2030.