Sri Lanka’s 1st Blue Bond Dually Listed on NSE IX at GIFT City
In February 2026, Sri Lanka’s 1st Blue Bond, a Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) 3 billion issuance by DFCC Bank Plc, dually listed on the National Stock Exchange Limited – International Exchange (NSE IX) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
In February 2026, Sri Lanka’s 1st Blue Bond, a Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) 3 billion issuance by DFCC Bank Plc, dually listed on the National Stock Exchange Limited – International Exchange (NSE IX) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- This marks the 1st blue bond to be admitted for trading within the jurisdiction of India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).
Key Details:
MoU: This dual listing was facilitated under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between NSE IX and Colombo Stock Exchange at GIFT City.
Objective: To bolster cross-border capital market collaboration, enabling dual listings, and promoting innovative financial products across jurisdictions.
Blue Bonds: These bonds are a subset of green bonds designed to raise funds for initiatives supporting marine conservation, responsible fisheries management, ocean-driven economic development, and various aquatic environmental protection projects.
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