MTNL has announced a board meeting to discuss the financial results for the quarter and half-year. The company failed to fund the 4th semi-annual interest payment for its 7.59% Bond Series VIIIA into the escrow account due to insufficient funds. These bonds carry a sovereign guarantee from the Government of India, which will be invoked if MTNL defaults on principal or interest payments. This highlights ongoing liquidity challenges for MTNL, potentially impacting near-term creditworthiness and investor confidence.