Bangalore Airport in Talks to Raise About $1.1 Billion in Bonds
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Bangalore International Airport Ltd. in India is in advanced talks to raise about 90 billion rupees ($1.1 billion) by issuing local currency bonds, seeking to refinance an existing debt and fund expansion projects, according to people familiar with the matter.
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