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Securities and Exchange Board of India reviews debenture trusteeship

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Sentiment
50
Attention
4
Articles
8
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The formation of the Expert Working Group by the India — Securities and Exchange Board of India to review debenture trusteeship regulations is expected to positively impact the Indian debt market. Enhanced investor protection and streamlined compliance could boost confidence and participation in corporate bonds, potentially leading to increased liquidity and stability in the market.

Financial services Legal Debt market
Event Summary

The India — Securities and Exchange Board of India has established an Expert Working Group, chaired by Ananta Barua and co-chaired by Rajnish Kumar, to conduct a comprehensive review of the regulatory framework for debenture trustees. This initiative aims to align existing regulations, specifically the SEBI (Debenture Trustees) Regulations, 1993, with the evolving Indian debt market and significant financial sector transformations, including the introduction of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and growing investor participation in corporate bonds. The group will examine current regulations, consider market participant suggestions, recommend measures to strengthen the role of debenture trustees, and review net-worth requirements. The India — Securities and Exchange Board of India has also invited public feedback on the framework by July 15, 2026, to streamline provisions, remove redundancies, and enhance trustee responsibilities.

Key Actions
100 India — Securities and Exchange Board of India formed expert group
Entities Involved
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India — Securities and Exchange Board of India
The India — Securities and Exchange Board of India established an Expert Working Group to review and update the regulatory framework for debenture trustees, aiming to enhance investor protection and align with market changes.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Ananta Barua
Ananta Barua, Former Whole Time Member of the India — Securities and Exchange Board of India, chairs the Expert Working Group tasked with reviewing debenture trusteeship regulations.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Rajnish Kumar
Rajnish Kumar, Former Chairman of State Bank of India, serves as Co-Chairperson of the Expert Working Group, contributing his expertise to the review of debenture trusteeship regulations.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Axis Trustee Services
Axis Trustee Services is represented on the Expert Working Group by its MD & CEO, Rahul Choudhary, contributing industry perspective to the regulatory review.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Beacon Trusteeship
Beacon Trusteeship is represented on the Expert Working Group by its MD & CEO, Pratapsingh Nathani, providing insights into debenture trusteeship activities.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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DSK Legal
DSK Legal is represented on the Expert Working Group by Ashish Pahariya, a Partner, offering legal expertise to the regulatory review.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Vinod Kothari & Co.
Vinod Kothari & Co. is represented on the Expert Working Group by Vinod Kothari, a Partner, contributing to the review of debenture trusteeship regulations.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Small Industries Development Bank of India
India — Small Industries Development Bank of India is represented on the Expert Working Group by Ajit Nath Jha, Vertical Head - Treasury & Resource Management, providing a perspective from a financial institution.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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The CFO Board
The CFO Board is represented on the Expert Working Group by Pranjal Sharma, a Director, offering insights from the CFO community.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Finance Industry Development Council
The Finance Industry Development Council has a representative on the Expert Working Group, ensuring industry-wide input.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Debashis Bandyopadhyay
Debashis Bandyopadhyay, Chief General Manager at the India — Securities and Exchange Board of India, serves as the Member Secretary for the Expert Working Group.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Financial regulation in India
Financial regulation in India is represented on the Expert Working Group by Dr. ON Ravi, Former General Counsel and Executive Vice President, providing legal and financial sector expertise.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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CARE ESG Ratings Limited
CARE ESG Ratings Limited is represented on the Expert Working Group by Mehul Pandya, MD & Group CEO, contributing expertise on credit ratings.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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State Bank of India
State Bank of India is indirectly involved through its former chairman, Rajnish Kumar, who is co-chairing the Expert Working Group.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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