Sebi Proposes Raising ISIN Limits to 12 for Plain-Vanilla Debt Securities
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Why in news
SEBI proposed increasing the maximum number of ISINs maturing annually to 12 for plain-vanilla debt securities to facilitate borrowing for large corporates.
Background
SEBI proposed increasing the ISIN limit from 9 to 12 for plain-vanilla debt and maintaining 5 for structured debt. Large corporates (rated AA+ and with borrowings >Rs 1,000 crore) must raise 25% of qualified borrowings via debt securities.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India regulates the securities market.
- FactISIN: A unique 12-character code used to identify securities like bonds and shares.
- FactLarge Corporates: Entities rated AA or higher with outstanding long-term borrowings of Rs 1,000 crore or more.
- FactProposed Limit: 12 ISINs for plain-vanilla debt; 5 for structured/market-linked debt.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how regulatory reforms in the debt market can enhance capital mobilization for large corporates while ensuring market stability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- liquidity and market depth
- regulatory compliance for large corporates
- ESG debt integration
- impact on bond market volatility
Keywords: Capital Mobilization · Regulatory Framework · Debt Securities · Market Liquidity · ESG Debt
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