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The Yes Bank AT1 bonds mis-selling case highlighted severe breaches of investor suitability norms, leading to SEBI imposing significant penalties of over Rs 25 crore in March 2021. This analysis dissects the regulatory framework designed to prevent such mis-selling in India's financial markets.
AT1 bonds risk in India involves perpetual debt instruments with unique features like principal write-down and discretionary coupon payments. SEBI's March 2021 circular emphasized their illiquidity and high-risk profile for retail investors.
The Yes Bank AT1 bonds mis-selling case exposed significant gaps in investor suitability assessments, leading to substantial losses for retail investors. SEBI's subsequent circular SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2021/0530 highlighted the need for stricter regulations on high-risk debt instruments.