Sebi Proposes Mandatory Colour-Coded Credit Risk Meter for Debt Securities
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a mandatory colour-coded 'Credit Risk-o-Meter' for debt securities to help investors, especially retail ones, better understand credit risk. This visual tool maps existing credit ratings into six risk categories with corresponding colours, ranging from 'lowest credit risk' for AAA-rated securities to 'high to very high risk of default' for lower-rated bonds. The meter would be displayed in offer documents, advertisements, and on online bond platforms. Sebi also proposed clear labeling for unsecured debt and immediate updates on rating changes, emphasizing that the meter indicates credit risk only and is not investment advice.
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mint broke this story on 13 Aug, 04:40 pm. Other outlets followed.