# Sebi proposes six-colour risk meter for debt securities

2026-08-13T18:06:11+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a mandatory six-level colour-coded 'Credit Risk-o-Meter' for debt securities, replacing conventional ratings like AAA and BBB- with intuitive visual cues. Under the plan, AAA-rated instruments will show 'lowest credit risk' in Irish Green, while red indicates high to very high default risk. The meter must appear in offer documents, advertisements, and on online bond platforms, with any rating change updated within 24 hours. For securities rated by multiple agencies, the lowest rating will determine the colour. The regulator has invited public feedback until September 3.

## Coverage

- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/market/bonds/sebi-proposes-colour-coded-risk-meter-for-bonds-debt-securities-investment-capital-11786636518803.html>
- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/markets/sebi-proposes-mandatory-six-level-colour-coded-credit-risk-o-meter-for-debt-securities-11906832>

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