Sources told ET that the new loan is expected to be raised at a significantly higher interest rate, around 17-18%, compared with prepayments from Oaktree and Trafigura, which were below 13%. This new financing would be utilised for the prepayment of 55% of the 13.875% bonds due in 2024, 5% of the 6.125% bonds maturing in August 2024, and 20% of the 8.95% bonds set to mature in March 2025.
