India’s market regulator is intensifying its efforts to simplify regulations, enhance technology-driven oversight, and support capital formation as the domestic market evolves in scale and intricacy, according to Tuhin Kanta Pandey. The chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) made these remarks on Friday during the organization’s 38th foundation day event, which was attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Pandey outlined a comprehensive agenda focused on easing compliance, strengthening governance, and harmonizing innovation with investor protection. “We will accelerate our drive to simplify and rationalize regulations for ease of doing business… and continue to invest in technology-led supervision,” he stated.
The Indian markets have witnessed significant growth, with over 5,900 listed companies and more than 140 million investors, according to Pandey. He highlighted that market capitalization has increased by approximately 15 percent annually over the past decade, while mutual fund assets have surged by over 20 percent each year.
“The deeper shift is in participation,” he noted, pointing to the influx of a younger, digitally-connected investor demographic and growing global linkages. However, this expansion also introduces new risks. “Innovation must not outpace safeguards; access must not dilute awareness; and growth must remain sustainable,” he cautioned.
In the last year, SEBI has focused on reducing regulatory barriers and enhancing clarity through stakeholder consultations. “These reforms are not isolated steps… they are part of a continuous effort to build trust, efficiency, and innovation into the market,” Pandey remarked.
He also mentioned the implementation of new systems including digital communication platforms and an electronic adjudication mechanism. Additionally, there has been an increased use of data analytics, artificial intelligence tools, and real-time monitoring.
The remarks were published on April 25, 2026.
