A workshop on ‘Accessing Capital Market through Municipal Bonds in India’ was held during May 11-12, 2017 at NISM Bhavan, Navi Mumbai for both regulatory bodies and market participants.

The prime objective of programme was to provide a better and deeper understanding of the various aspects of the Municipal Bond Market in India.

The topics discussed include Analysis of Regulatory and Legal Frameworks applicable to Municipal Bonds in India.; Issuances of Municipal Bonds in India – Issue Process & Challenges; Analysis of Accounting Standards applicable for Municipalities in India; Development of Municipal Bond Market in India; Listing of Municipal Bonds – Exchange Perspective; Issuances of Municipal Bonds in India – Rating Perspective; Municipal Bond Market in Developed Economies; Accessing the Capital Market through Municipal Bonds – The Way Forward; etc.

The participants for the programme were from different institutions like SEBI, PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu and other market participants.