ICICI Bank sets initial guidance for first dollar bond in nearly 9 years, bankers say

ICICI Bank is returning to dollar debt markets after nine years. The lender seeks to raise at least $500 million through a five-year bond. This issuance leverages the central bank’s lower-cost hedging facility. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The offering will be rated Baa3 by Moody’s and BBB by S&P.