The proposal would let retail investors buy G-Secs directly through existing demat accounts, lowering the entry threshold and widening access to sovereign debt in India.
The Reserve Bank of India is planning a draft proposal to make government securities, or G-Secs (Indian sovereign bonds), directly accessible to retail investors through their existing demat accounts. The minimum investment would be ₹10,000. If implemented, the move would lower the barrier for individuals to buy sovereign debt and broaden retail participation in India’s bond market.