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SEBI Plans New Measures to Deepen India’s Corporate Bond Market
India’s capital markets regulator is working on measures to strengthen the local-currency bond segment as it seeks to cut companies’ reliance on bank loans and support the nation’s push towards a developed economy.
Bond market volatility sends corporates back to banks
Indian companies are increasingly choosing bank loans over corporate bonds. This shift occurs as corporate bond yields have surged, while bank lending rates remain steady. Market expectations of future policy rate hikes are also influencing this decision. Thi…
New emergency credit scheme to aid banks, limit bad loans, brokerages say
India’s ECLGS 5.0 scheme, with ₹2.55 trillion in guaranteed credit, is expected to boost bank loan growth and protect asset quality amid West Asia war risks. Analysts say it offers a low-risk lending cushion, helping MSMEs and corporates manage liquidity str…