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Cube Highways Trust secures Rs.1,150 crore through AAA-rated NCDs
Cube Highways Trust has triumphantly secured Rs. 1,150 crore by issuing senior secured NCDs, boasting a competitive coupon rate of 7.50% per annum, payable quarterly for five years. Major institutional players, Axis Bank Limited and ICICI Bank Limited, were p…
NaBFID completes debut dollar debt sale with $750 million fundraise
NaBFID sold the bonds at a spread of 105 basis points above U.S. Treasury, and the coupon works out to be 6.1220%, sufficiently lower than the initial guidance of 130 bps.
Demat 2.0 explained: Why it matters for bond market investors
In an innovative move, Sebi has rolled out Demat 2.0, a pilot scheme aimed at tokenising corporate bonds. This initiative facilitates rapid settlement and instant fund retrieval for investors. It automates interest and redemption payments through smart contra…
OBPPs pitch investor protection mechanism for retail bond investors
Online Bond Platform Providers propose an insurance-like mechanism for retail bond investors to build confidence and encourage wider participation in corporate bonds.
SEBI launches Demat 2.0: Key FAQs on the pilot project for tokenised corporate bonds answered
SEBI’s Demat 2.0 pilot will test tokenised corporate bonds using DLT, with the same investor rights as conventional bonds. Here’s how issuance, settlement and CBDC payments will work, why the pilot matters, and when retail investors could participate.
SEBI, RBI launch Demat 2.0 pilot for tokenised corporate bonds
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the initiative does not create a new asset class or require investors to open a new demat account or complete a fresh KYC process
Retail investors’ bond rush; Rapido’s angels exit
Happy Thursday! Retail participation in corporate bonds is surging as platforms ramp up awareness efforts. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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.
SEBI to test tokenisation of corporate bonds in pilot project
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey backs bond ETFs, tokenisation as debt fundraising nears Rs 9 lakh crore
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey called for deeper development of India’s corporate bond market to support long-term economic growth. He highlighted rising debt fundraising, proposed bond ETFs, stronger disclosures and tokenisation pilots, while urging greate…
SEBI plans pilot for tokenisation of corporate bonds
SEBI is planning a pilot project for tokenisation of corporate bonds using DLT as part of a broader push to deepen India’s corporate debt market.
SEBI plans pilot project for tokenisation of corporate bonds , rollout may take 6 - 9 months
SEBI plans pilot project for tokenisation of corporate bonds, rollout may take 6-9 months
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Tuesday said the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to launch a pilot project for tokenisation of corporate bonds using Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), w…
Want safer returns than FDs? How retail investors can earn 7.5-9% via bonds without taking risk
Amidst interest rate volatility and global uncertainty, fixed-income investors are exploring safer alternatives to bank deposits. Experts suggest short-term, high-quality corporate bonds and accrual-focused debt strategies can yield 7.5-9% without excessive r…
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…