News › Markets  ·  27 Aug 2026, 9:39 PM IST  ·  4 days ago

Sebi proposes merchant banker exemption for small-value private debt issues

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In one line — Sebi has proposed waiving mandatory merchant banker appointments for eligible listed issuers raising small-value debt privately. The move aims to cut costs and delays, while safeguards would restrict exemptions to regula

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Source: Economic Times · AI-summarised by Anadi · Updated 27 Aug 2026, 10:37 PM IST

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Sebi has proposed waiving mandatory merchant banker appointments for eligible listed issuers raising small-value debt privately. The move aims to cut costs and delays, while safeguards would restrict exemptions to regulated companies issuing senior secured debt rated AA- or higher.