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India regulator proposes incentives to boost retail participation in debt issues
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SEBI suggests incentives for retail investors to revive slack public debt issuance after sharp fall in FY25.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed offering incentives such as higher coupon rates or price discounts for specified retail categories—including senior citizens, women and armed-forces personnel—to enhance retail participation in public debt-securities issues. The move follows a sharp drop in non-convertible debenture issuance from ₹191.68 billion in FY24 to ₹81.49 billion in FY25. SEBI is seeking public comment by 17 November before finalising rules.