The regulator is looking to increase the threshold for companies that qualify as High Value Debt Listed Entities (HVDLEs) — currently at ₹1,000 crore — up to ₹5,000 crore. This proposed change is aimed at easing compliance burdens for companies with substantial debt listings and potentially making the credit market more flexible.
If implemented, it could incentivise firms to access debt markets more freely, possibly encouraging more bond issuance and improving corporate refinancing conditions. However, some analysts caution that easing thresholds must be balanced with maintaining investor protections and disclosure norms.
