A new online bond platform aimed at widening access to India’s debt markets has been launched by EquiRize Securities, with a focus on transparency, regulatory compliance, and sustainability-linked investments.
The platform, introduced on 5 May 2026, operates under the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) Online Bond Platform Provider (OBPP) framework. It offers retail and high net worth investors access to exchange-listed, rated bonds through a digital interface designed to simplify complex investment data.
The launch comes as India’s bond market sees renewed interest, with moderating 10-year government security yields encouraging demand for fixed-income products. Regulators and exchanges have also stepped up efforts to promote bond investing among individuals.
EquiRize says its platform emphasises clarity over returns, presenting issuer fundamentals, credit quality, and structural safeguards—such as covenant strength and security cover—before yield figures. This approach aims to address a long-standing gap where retail investors struggled to assess risk beyond headline returns.
The company also highlights sustainability as a key feature. It provides additional visibility into green and sustainability-linked bonds aligned with SEBI’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework. However, it draws a clear distinction between sustainability credentials and financial performance.
Co-founder Mohit Gupta described sustainability screening as “a disciplined way to understand long-term economic and values alignment,” rather than a driver of returns.
Backed by investors including Vertex Ventures and Antler, EquiRize is positioning itself within a growing but underpenetrated segment. Market data shows that highly rated bonds dominate issuance, yet retail participation has remained limited.
Industry observers suggest platforms like this could help bridge that gap, as investors seek more transparent and regulated avenues to diversify beyond equities.
