The Online Bond Platform Providers Association of India (OBPPAI), in collaboration with SEBI, NSE, BSE, NSDL, and CDSL, has launched Bond Central (https://bondcentral.in/), a pioneering initiative designed to enhance transparency, accessibility, and retail investor participation in India’s corporate bond market.
Since the launch of the OBPP platform, corporate bond and SDI (Securities Depository Instruments) transactions have grown by 327% in the past year, according to data from BSE. Bond Central aims to further bridge the information gap, providing investors with enhanced discovery tools and educational resources to make informed investment decisions.
Key Features of Bond Central
Bond Central offers a comprehensive bond listing, providing a unified view of corporate bonds across exchanges and issuers, ensuring seamless discovery and comparison. The platform allows retail investors to compare corporate bond prices with Government Securities (G-Secs) and other fixed-income indices, helping them make better investment choices.
To further support retail investors, detailed risk assessments, bond documents, and disclosures are made easily accessible, enhancing market transparency. The platform also standardizes corporate bond-related data, reducing information asymmetry and building trust in the fixed-income market.
Industry Leaders Welcome Bond Central
Mrs. Aditi Mittal, Chairperson of OBPP Association and Co-Founder of IndiaBonds, stated:
“For India’s corporate bond market to reach its full potential, investors need clarity, confidence, and accessibility—Bond Central delivers on all three fronts. By offering a consolidated platform with investor-friendly features, we are ensuring that Corporate Bonds and SDIs become as easy to invest in as any other asset class.”
Mr. Aashish Jindal, Director of OBPP and Co-Founder of Grip Invest, highlighted the importance of technology integration in bond markets, stating:
“Bond Central is a transformative step in growing corporate bond investments in India. By leveraging technology to integrate data, price comparisons, and risk insights, we are creating a data-driven, transparent ecosystem that empowers investors.”
