BNDES approves R$ 2 billion for Rumo S.A. to complete first stage of Mato Grosso Railway

By Daniela Amorim Rio, 12/23/2025 - The National Economic and Social Development Bank (BNDES) reported that it has approved support of R$ 2 billion for Rumo S.A. through the subscription of debentures. The resources will be invested in the completion of the first phase of the Mato Grosso Railway (FMT), which will connect the municipalities of Rondonópolis and Dom Aquino, with an extension of 162 kilometers. The subscription of debentures was coordinated by the development bank itself, totaling an issuance of R$ 2 billion. “Rumo is a frequent issuer in the Brazilian credit market. In 2025 alone, three issues were made, totaling R$ 4.8 billion raised in incentive debentures aimed at financing its investments in the Mato Grosso Railway and the Paulista Network, among others. The support from BNDES is part of this amount and complements the funding structure needed for the investments,” communicated the development bank in a note distributed to the press. The investment aims to ...