SEBI to Overhaul Policies, Speed Up Fundraising & Enhance Surveillance

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to eliminate outdated policies and simplify compliance to facilitate ease of doing business in the stock market. SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, speaking at the Mint India Investment Summit & Awards 2025, emphasized that the regulator’s goal is to reduce compliance burdens while maintaining market integrity.

“We will weed out outdated policies and rationalize those that remain necessary,” Pandey stated. “Our aim is to achieve optimum regulation, ensuring ease of doing business while keeping compliance costs low.”

Faster Fundraising with AI-Driven Processes

In a move to speed up capital-raising efforts, SEBI is leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to streamline approvals and documentation for companies.

Key initiatives include:
✔ Revised norms for issuers of securities to ensure that funds are raised quickly.
✔ AI-driven document verification to fast-track approvals without compromising on disclosure norms.
✔ Internal process improvements to clear fundraising documents faster.

Pandey noted that SEBI’s goal is to facilitate efficient fundraising while maintaining strong oversight to protect investors.

Encouraging Voluntary Compliance

SEBI is also focusing on nudging market participants toward voluntary compliance rather than solely relying on strict enforcement.

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“While SEBI will continue to enhance its supervision capabilities, it is desirable that market participants voluntarily comply with regulations,” Pandey stressed.

AI & Social Media Surveillance for Market Monitoring

To detect suspicious trading activities, SEBI has intensified market surveillance efforts, including monitoring social media posts for potential violations.

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✅ Daily tracking of trades in the secondary market to detect unusual patterns.
✅ AI-powered alert systems to flag suspicious trading activities.
✅ Monitoring investor complaints and social media activity for market intelligence.
✅ Collaboration with law enforcement agencies for data-sharing and enforcement actions.

“Social media and investor complaints provide crucial market intelligence. We are using these tools, along with AI-powered alerts, to ensure fair trading practices,” Pandey explained.

Final Thoughts: SEBI’s Stronger, Smarter Regulatory Approach

SEBI is making bold moves to modernize India’s stock market regulations, focusing on:
✔ Removing outdated policies to boost ease of doing business.
✔ Using AI and automation to speed up fundraising approvals.
✔ Enhancing market surveillance with AI-driven trading pattern analysis and social media monitoring.

As India’s financial markets evolve, SEBI’s forward-looking strategy ensures that regulations remain relevant, efficient, and technology-driven, ultimately benefiting investors and businesses alike.

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