Sebi proposes new channel partner network to boost retail bond access
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) proposed a new network of fixed income channel partners (FICP) to enhance retail access to corporate bonds. This initiative aims to expand participation in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, as the corporate bond market has surged to over ₹60 lakh crore. Sebi plans to implement this framework to educate investors and improve access by 2026.