SEBI's 'Simplify' Button: Can the New Chief Press It?

With Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey all set to assume the position of the next SEBI chief, investors are anticipating a simpler regulation regime. Among the recent SEBI notifications are stricter norms for SME IPOs, setting up of performance validation agencies, and higher net worth requirements for merchant bankers. The regulator has also paved the way for retail participants in algo trading, which is to be introduced in August 2025. The changes have been made with the intention to boost market integrity and investor protection. Market players, however, are seeking balance between regulation and ease of conducting business, reiterating that simple, plain vanilla regulations would help bring market growth and innovation.

 

Source: The Economic Times, Moneycontrol