By P.R. Venkat

Axis Bank Ltd. said Thursday that its board has approved raising up to 150 billion rupees ($1.99 billion) in funds.

The bank could issue equity shares, or convertible securities linked to equity shares, and also make placements to qualified institutions, Axis Bank said.

American Depository Receipts or Global Depository Receipts through preferential allotment could also be considered, it said.

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