INDIA: SEBI Launches Centralised Database Portal for Corporate Bonds

Monday March 3 2025

On 27^th February 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched ‘Bond Central’ – a Centralised Database Portal for Corporate Bonds. The portal has been developed by Online Bond Platform Providers Association (OBPP Association) in   collaboration   with Market   Infrastructure   Institutions (MIIs-Stock Exchanges and Depositories).

‘Bond Central’ aims to create a single, authentic source of information on corporate bonds issued in India and is intended as an information repository for the public at large and is accessible free of cost. This database is expected to enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision making amongst investors and other market participants and shall be operated by the OBPP Association (which is a not for profit entity) with support from MIIs.

Key Features of Bond Central:

• Comprehensive Bond Listings – A unified view of corporate bonds across exchanges and issuers ensuring transparency and comparison.
• Price Comparison – Investors can compare corporate bond prices with Government Securities (G-Secs) and other fixed-income indices for better decision-making.
• Investor-Centric Information – Access to detailed risk assessments, corporate bond documents, and disclosures, enabling investors to evaluate opportunities effectively.
• Enhanced Transparency – The platform standardizes corporate bond-related data, reducing information asymmetry and thereby improving trust in the market.

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