SEBI Chairperson Highlights Key Initiatives For Building A Resilient Financial Market

At the World Forum of Accountants (WOFA), SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch discussed the upcoming release of consultation papers aimed at strengthening India’s financial markets. During her session, Building a Resilient Market for Future Growth, she discussed how technology, trust and customization serve as key drivers of market growth and financial inclusion.

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Key Highlights from SEBI Chairperson's Address

Buch noted that technology is a key component of financial markets, contributing to increased financial inclusion, reducing fraud risk, and improving efficiency. SEBI is exploring the introduction of digital assurance for the top 100–150 companies by market capitalization. This initiative will leverage India’s extensive digital footprint such as Income Tax filings, GST records, RBI’s export/import tracking, and EPFO data to provide an additional layer of verification for financial disclosures. Increasing investor trust and strengthening the accuracy of company reporting are the main motives.

Buch emphasised that markets rely on the trust of investors, and it is SEBI's responsibility to safeguard and strengthen that trust. UPI verification for market intermediaries is one example of such an attempt. Similar to the QR code authentication method for UPI payments, SEBI is thinking of a way to verify intermediaries' UPI IDs. This will allow investors to confirm the authenticity of intermediaries before making transactions reducing the risk of fraud and enhancing security in an increasingly digital financial landscape.

Further, she underlined the necessity of tailored approaches in the financial markets. SEBI is concentrating on combining mutual fund investments with life insurance while understanding that investors have a variety of demands. Similar to home loans that include insurance this program will improve access to mutual funds while providing financial security, especially to underserved segments of the population.

These initiatives are part of SEBI's larger efforts to build a transparent, safe and inclusive financial ecosystem that meets the different demands of Indian investors.