The Sebi board also approved amendments to Issue and Listing of Debt Securities (ILDS) Regulations to incorporate express provisions for enabling "Consolidation and Re-issuance of Debt Securities" and "Call and Put options". By enabling consolidation and re-issuance of debt-securities, the illiquid and infrequently traded corporate bonds can be re-issued thereby leading to creation of a larger floating stock that can increase liquidity in the market, Sebi said in a press release. By enabling Call and Put options, the issuer and investors would have flexibility in redemption of debt securities.
In order to further develop the securitisation market, the Sebi board has approved amendments to Securitised Debt Instruments (SDI) regulations to rationalize and clarify the role and responsibilities of trustee, allowing banks and public financial institutions to act as trustee without obtaining registration, terms of appointment and capital requirement for trustee, and providing for a summary term sheet. This is expected to enhance the confidence of investors in securitisation transactions, Sebi said.