The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed significant changes to enhance the sustainable finance framework in the securities market. This includes the introduction of a new category of financial instruments aimed at promoting sustainable investments. Additionally, SEBI plans to ease the disclosure requirements for rights issues, which will now include details such as the object of the issue, price, record date, and entitlement ratio. The regulatory body also aims to reduce the timeline for rights issues from the date of approval to T+20, effectively halving the previous duration. These measures are designed to simplify the process and reduce costs for listed companies, making rights issues a more attractive fundraising option. SEBI has released a consultation paper inviting stakeholder feedback on these proposals.