The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is preparing to allow retail investors to trade government securities (G-Secs) directly through demat accounts, a move designed to deepen the domestic bond market and broaden the investor base beyond institutional players.
Under the proposed framework, the minimum transaction amount will be set at ₹10,000.
This threshold aims to make sovereign debt accessible to individual investors who previously faced higher barriers to entry or relied on indirect exposure through mutual funds and other intermediaries.
The initiative aligns with broader efforts by Indian regulators to enhance market liquidity and financial inclusion.
By enabling direct trading via demat accounts, the RBI seeks to simplify the investment process for retail participants, mirroring the ease of equity trading.
This development follows recent regulatory shifts in the region aimed at expanding market access.