The ban comes as an interim measure after the regulator found that Axis Capital had provided guarantee/indemnity for redemption of NCDs in the guise of underwriting, which it is not permitted to do under the existing regulatory framework.
According to the SEBI mandate, this activity poses a risk to the financial system as it can potentially disrupt the orderly functioning of the market.
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