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Sebi Chief Advocates for Enhanced Corporate Bond Market and Tokenisation in India
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey backs bond ETFs, tokenisation as debt fundraising nears Rs 9 lakh crore
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Tuhin Kanta Pandey, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), emphasized the need for a robust corporate bond market to support India's economic growth, highlighting nearly ₹9 lakh crore raised in FY26. He proposed initiatives like bond ETFs and tokenisation to enhance retail participation and improve market efficiency.
- 01In FY26, India's debt market fundraising reached nearly ₹9 lakh crore, nearly double that of the equity market.
- 02Sebi plans to develop exchange-traded funds linked to bonds to boost retail investor engagement.
- 03Regulatory measures are being considered to enhance the debt market ecosystem, including potential disclosure standards for listed debt securities.
- 04Tokenisation of corporate bonds is being explored to improve trading efficiency and transparency.
- 05Sebi aims to increase investor awareness about fixed-income products through outreach programs.
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Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), called for the development of India's corporate bond market, stating that a growing economy requires a robust debt ecosystem to meet long-term capital needs. At the CareEdge Debt Market Summit, he reported that fundraising in the debt market has reached nearly ₹9 lakh crore in FY26, nearly double that of the equity market. Pandey urged more issuers to view the corporate bond market as a reliable funding source, rather than relying solely on banks. He emphasized the need for evolving regulations to strengthen the debt market, which is crucial for financing infrastructure and industrial growth. Among the initiatives discussed, Sebi is considering the introduction of exchange-traded funds linked to bonds and exploring the tokenisation of corporate bonds to enhance trading efficiency. Additionally, Pandey highlighted the importance of investor education regarding fixed-income products to foster greater retail participation in the market.
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The development of the corporate bond market is expected to provide alternative funding sources for infrastructure projects, reducing reliance on traditional bank lending.
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