Why in the News

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator will strengthen surveillance using Artificial Intelligence and technology to curb market manipulation and cyber fraud.

Key Announcements

• Tech Driven Surveillance

  • Use of AI to detect market manipulation and suspicious trading patterns.
  • Stronger enforcement against fraudulent brokers and cyber criminals.

• SEBI Check Tool

  • Integrated within UPI interface.
  • Helps investors verify registered intermediaries before making payments.
  • Aimed at curbing fake brokers promising unrealistic returns.
  • SEBI has partnered with Bengaluru based AI firm SARVAM for multilingual awareness campaigns.

• Investor Awareness Push

  • AI based outreach pilot contacted 3.85 lakh people.
  • Campaigns to caution against financial influencers promising “astronomical” returns.
  • Emphasis on disciplined and long term investing.

• Derivatives & Market Stability

  • Measures introduced to cool speculation in equity derivatives.
  • Focus on short duration options segment.
  • SEBI says no signs of systemic instability.

• Enforcement Record

  • Action against unregistered advisors and alleged market manipulators.
  • High success rate in tribunal and Supreme Court cases.
  • Regulator defends combined legislative, executive and quasi judicial role.

• Future Focus Areas

• • Revitalising agricultural commodity markets.
  • Deepening corporate bond market.
  • More scientific policy making with impact assessment.

Significance

• Strengthens investor protection.
• Improves trust and transparency in capital markets.
• Reflects shift toward data driven regulation.
• Aligns with digital public infrastructure ecosystem including UPI.

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