Aim To Cut FPI Onboarding Time From Mth To Five Days: SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey AT NDTV PROFI

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, speaking at NDTV Profit Ignite, says With India's overall equity market capitalisation currently at Rs 479 lakh crore, household savings need to grow further to support the market. While 63% of households are aware of at least one securities product, easy access to markets does not guarantee understanding, making informed investment decisions and investor protection essential. Companies can now list within three days of IPO closure, while electronic book platforms and regulated online platforms have improved bond issuance and widened market access. Efforts are underway to reduce FPI onboarding time from a month to five days, with technology helping detect unusual market activity earlier and AI transforming financial services. Regulatory reviews include listing and disclosure requirements, frameworks for mainboard IPOs and FPOs, net settlement for mutual fund transactions, and aligning REIT and InvIT listing timelines with those for equities.