The SEBI Chairperson launched Bond Central – a centralised database portal for corporate bonds. ‘Bond Central’ aims to create a single, authentic source of information on corporate bonds issued in India and is intended as an information repository for the public at large and is accessible free of cost.
Key Highlights
- The platform has been developed by Online Bond Platform Providers Association (OBPP Association) in collaboration with Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs-Stock Exchanges and Depositories).
- The portal will provide a unified view of corporate bonds across exchanges and issuers ensuring transparency and comparison.
- Investors can compare corporate bond prices with Government Securities (G-Secs) and other fixed-income indices for better decision-making.
- It will provide access to detailed risk assessments, corporate bond documents, and disclosures, enabling investors to evaluate opportunities effectively.
