Reflecting on a tumultuous yet productive first year, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has dubbed it the ‘year of reforms’ for India’s securities markets. Speaking candidly, he recounted battles against financial volatility, global conflicts, and tech-driven challenges that reshaped regulatory priorities.
The year witnessed collaborative strides in easing business, investment facilitation, market expansion, regulatory frameworks, and equity deepening. Anchored by trust, transparency, teamwork, and technology, SEBI advanced toward balanced oversight—neither stifling innovation nor permitting chaos.
Enhanced enforcement and surveillance stood out, ensuring rules stick. Pandey praised his team’s dedication, turning ambitions into realities. Investor safety took center stage with the launch of ‘Sudarshan,’ an AI system sniffing out non-compliant influencers for decisive interventions.
SEBI’s trinity of duties—investor protection, market growth, market regulation—guides every move. Pandey promised simpler procedures and targeted aid for high-potential SMEs tapping stock exchange SME boards.
Tempering optimism, he warned that past 12-14% returns aren’t guaranteed annually. Investors, he urged, must embrace prudence and patience. As SEBI forges ahead, its tech-savvy, stakeholder-centric approach signals a maturing capital market ready for future demands.