Corporate bonds are ‘Not Risk-Free’, Says SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Aman Shukla — Tue, 26 May 2026 05:51:02 +0000

India’s capital markets are witnessing a significant rise in household participation, with more savings now flowing into equities and investment products than ever before, according to Tuhin Kanta Pandey.

Speaking at an event, the SEBI Chairman said household savings are increasingly moving towards capital markets, reflecting growing investor confidence and deeper retail participation in the country’s financial ecosystem.

He also highlighted the rapid growth in India’s corporate bond market, while cautioning that corporate bonds are not risk-free instruments and investors must remain aware of associated risks.

According to Pandey, outstanding corporate bonds have expanded sharply from around Rs 17.5 lakh crore to nearly Rs 59 lakh crore, underlining the growing depth of India’s debt market.

He further stated that debt issuances mobilised nearly Rs 9.1 trillion during FY26, which was almost double the amount raised through equity issuances during the same period.

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Corporate bonds are ‘Not Risk-Free’, Says SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey