The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched Bond Central, a centralized database portal for corporate bonds in India. Developed by the Online Bond Platform Providers Association (OBPP Association) in collaboration with Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), the platform aims to provide a single, reliable source of corporate bond information, accessible to the public free of cost. Operated by the OBPP Association, a not-for-profit entity, with support from MIIs, Bond Central seeks to enhance transparency and facilitate informed investment decisions.
Key features of the portal include a unified listing of corporate bonds across exchanges, price comparison with government securities and fixed-income indices, and investor-centric information such as risk assessments, corporate bond documents, and disclosures. The initiative aims to standardize corporate bond-related data, reducing information gaps and improving trust in the market. The first phase of the portal is now live, with additional features set to be introduced based on stakeholder feedback.
Securities and Exchange Board of India
PR No.09/2025
Launch of ‘Bond Central’ – A Centralised Database Portal for Corporate Bonds
Today, Chairperson, SEBI launched ‘Bond Central’ – a Centralised Database Portal for Corporate Bonds.
The portal has been developed by Online Bond Platform Providers Association (OBPP Association) in collaboration with Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs-Stock Exchanges and Depositories).
‘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. This database is expected to enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision making amongst investors and other market participants and shall be operated by the OBPP Association (which is a not for profit entity) with support from MIIs.
Key Features of Bond Central:
Comprehensive Bond Listings – A unified view of corporate bonds across exchanges and issuers ensuring transparency and comparison.
Price Comparison – Investors can compare corporate bond prices with 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. Enhanced Transparency – The platform standardizes corporate bond-related data, reducing information asymmetry and thereby improving trust in the market.
The first phase of Bond Central went live today. Additional features will be added on an on-going basis based on stakeholder feedback.
Users may access the repository, Bond Central, at the following web link and QR code: https://www.bondcentral.in
This initiative complements SEBI’s broader agenda to enhance market infrastructure, increase retail participation in corporate bonds, and promote a balanced investment ecosystem.
Mumbai
February 27, 2025
