In a landmark address at SEBI’s 38th Foundation Day in Mumbai, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey declared that technology is fundamentally altering trading mechanisms, investment channels, and advisory practices. The influx of a tech-native investor generation is accelerating this digital revolution.
These young, digitally linked investors are informed and driven by ambition, Pandey observed. Tech innovations are streamlining trading platforms, enhancing investment access, and personalizing financial advice, while global capital mobility links opportunities with interconnected risks.
Reflecting on the Indian equity market’s evolution, Pandey said it’s beyond metrics—it’s built on solid trust. Over 14 crore unique investors now engage with more than 5,900 listed firms.
Market cap has compounded at 15% annually for a decade, mutual funds at over 20%. Corporate bonds are thriving, channeling ₹10 lakh crore annually through primaries. Global integration amps dynamism but heightens vulnerabilities.
‘Market booms demand heightened accountability,’ Pandey asserted. Regulators must balance innovation with safeguards, ensuring broad reach fosters education, not complacency, and growth is enduring. Thoughtful rules will guide India’s markets toward resilient prosperity.
