Indian companies turn to international bond markets for funds

$59 .1 billion The total sum raised through domestic and international debt during January-June 2011

$7.8 billion Foreign bond issuances by companies during the period, up 250 per cent over last year

37 per cent The drop in domestic bond market borrowings compared to the same period last year

11 per cent The fall in domestic debt market borrowings over January-June of last year