1. Financing through overseas debtIndian businesses generally raise capital either by way of equity contribution from owners/investors or by borrowing. When an eligible Indian resident entity raises commercial debt from recognised non-resident sources, the borrowing is treated as an External Commercial Borrowing or ECB...
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