SEBI Focuses on Deep, Transparent and Trusted Markets Amid Global Volatility: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Jun 13, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is focused on building capital markets that are deep, transparent, well-governed and trusted, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday.
Speaking at a seminar titled “Navigating Volatility in a New World Order” in Mumbai, Pandey noted that Indian capital markets have been navigating multiple challenges over the past few years, including geopolitical tensions impacting oil and gas prices, tariff pressures, supply shocks, artificial intelligence-led disruptions, and foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows.
Despite this volatile environment, he said Indian markets have shown resilience, helping companies raise significant funds in recent months—around ₹1.5 lakh crore in total, including approximately ₹70,000 crore through equity issuance and ₹86,000 crore via corporate bonds over the past two months.
Highlighting retail participation trends, Pandey said systematic investment plans (SIPs) now account for nearly 21% of mutual fund industry assets as of May 2026. He added that new SIP registrations continue to exceed closures and completions, indicating sustained investor confidence and a long-term investment approach even during periods of market volatility.
He stressed that volatility is an inherent feature of modern financial markets and must be managed in a way that prevents disorderly conditions and protects investor trust. According to him, investor education is key to reducing panic and misinformation, making investors more likely to remain disciplined and invested.
As part of this effort, he said “Project Jagrook” aims to create a unified national mission for investor awareness and education.
On the use of technology, Pandey also highlighted the growing importance of artificial intelligence in financial regulation. AI, he said, can enhance market surveillance, risk assessment, fraud detection, and investor services. He added that SEBI will soon release detailed guidelines on the responsible use of AI in capital markets.
