The Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)  recently launched a centralized database portal for corporate bonds, named Bond Central.

About Bond Central

• It is a centralized database portal for corporate bonds in India.
• Launched by: It is launched by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in a bid to create a single, authentic source of information on such securities.
• Developed by: It is developed by  Online Bond Platform Providers Association (OBPP Association) in collaboration with Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) comprising stock exchanges and depositories.
• Role: It is  Intended as an information repository for the public at large and is accessible free of cost.
• Impact: This database is expected to enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision-making amongst investors and other market participants .

Features

• Listings → A unified view of corporate bonds across exchanges and issuers, ensuring transparency and comparison.
• Comparison Tools → Investors can compare corporate bond priceswith Government Securities (G-Secs) and other fixed-income indices for better decision-making.
• Investor-Centric Information → Access to detailed risk assessments, corporate bond documents, and disclosures, enabling investors to evaluate opportunities effectively.
• Standardizes corporate bond-related data → Reducing information asymmetry and thereby improving trust in the market.