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SEBI Proposal: Bond Incentives to Draw Retail Investors

28 October 20251 min read
BANKING & FINANCESEBI Proposal:Bond Incentives toDraw RetailInvestors28 October 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The regulator wants more small investors in company bonds and floated sweeter terms for chosen groups.

Key facts

  • Precedent: in 2024, discounts for retail investors in Offers for Sale (OFS) were allowed.
  • Issuance has fallen sharply; retail interest is low due to lower returns, unfamiliarity and perceived complexity.
TermMeaning
Corporate bondCompany debt security
Coupon rateInterest paid to bondholders
Retail investorIndividual small investor
OFSExisting shareholders sell shares to public

Expected impact

  • Wider participation, revived public debt fundraising, better liquidity and depth.

Exam angle

  • Proposer: SEBI.
  • Terms: coupon rate, OFS.

Test yourself

1. What incentives did SEBI propose that issuers could offer in public debt issues?

The notes list higher coupon rates and issue price discounts.

2. Which group is NOT mentioned among SEBI's targeted investor groups for bond incentives?

The targeted groups are seniors, women, armed forces and retail subscribers.

3. In 2024 SEBI allowed discounts for retail investors in which mechanism?

The notes say discounts for retail investors in OFS were permitted in 2024.

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