Corporate Bond Market – Electronic Book Provider (EBP) Platform Reforms

  • In March 2025, SEBI released a consultation paper on reviewing provisions w.r.t Electronic Book Provider (EBP) platform and Request for Quote (RFQ) Platform.
  • The EBP platform is a mandatory mechanism for the private placement of debt securities above specific thresholds.
  • It ensures a transparent and competitive price discovery process for corporate bonds issued by various Indian firms.
  • Recent reforms allow smaller institutional investors to participate in primary debt issuances through the EBP electronic interface.
  • The platform minimizes information asymmetry between issuers and investors by providing real-time bidding data during bond auctions.

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  • SEBI has significantly reduced the face value of ....
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