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Sebi expands debt maturity limits to help issuers manage cash flow

SEBI is in focus.

7 Oct 2026 · LiveMint Markets

The regulator raised the annual cap on privately placed debt ISINs from 14 to 17. Separately, it removed the merchant banker mandate for eligible small-value issuers.

  • With SEBI involved, this carries a regulatory dimension that can outlast the immediate market reaction.