Mumbai, April 25: Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), stated on Saturday that technology is rapidly transforming the ways in which trading, investment distribution, and advisory services are conducted, as a new generation of investors enters the market.
Speaking at SEBI’s 38th Foundation Day celebration in the country’s financial capital, he emphasized that today’s investors are digitally connected, informed, and ambitious.
Pandey noted that technology is reshaping trading, investment services, and advisory methods. He highlighted that capital flows have become global, and risks are increasingly interconnected.
He pointed out that the changes in the Indian stock market are not merely about size or statistics; they symbolize investor confidence. “What does the Indian stock market represent today? It is not just numbers or size; it reflects trust,” he stated.
Discussing the current landscape, he mentioned that India now boasts over 5,900 listed companies and more than 140 million unique investors.
He added that in the past decade, market capitalization has grown at an annual rate of approximately 15% (CAGR), while mutual fund assets have increased by over 20% annually.
Additionally, the corporate bond market is consistently expanding, raising around ₹10 trillion annually through the primary market.
Pandey further remarked that Indian markets are becoming increasingly connected to global capital flows, making them more dynamic but also raising associated risks.
He stressed that in this changing environment, the role of regulations becomes even more crucial. “With market growth comes greater responsibility. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that innovation does not outpace safety, that increased access does not diminish awareness, and that growth remains sustainable. Balanced and well-considered regulations are vital during such times,” he concluded.
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