Regulator: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
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Sebi proposes easing merchant banker rule for select debt issuers
SEBI has proposed exempting select listed companies from mandatory merchant banker appointments for small-value debt private placements. Eligible issuers must be regulated, listed for over a year, hold strong credit ratings, and have no recent defaults. This move aims to reduce issuance costs and encourage frequent small-ticket debt offerings, enhancing access to capital markets for compliant corporates.
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Proposal: Exemption from appointing merchant bankers for small-value debt private placements
Eligibility: Listed >1 year, regulated entity, strong credit rating, no recent defaults
Objective: Lower issuance costs and promote frequent small-value debt offerings
Impact: Eases compliance burden for high-quality corporate issuers in debt market
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