India's capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), is working towards creating a consolidated statement of all financial assets held by an individual. This move aims to bring all financial assets, including equities, debt instruments, and mutual funds, into one place, making it easier for investors to manage their finances.
According to Sebi chair Tuhin Kanta Pandey, this consolidated statement could be an empowerment tool for millions of households and investors. The regulator plans to work with other financial sector regulators to make this idea a reality.
Sebi is also considering a proposal to provide intermediaries with access to supplementary account opening form (AOF) information through know-your-customer registration agencies (KRAs). This would help avoid repetitive submissions by investors and enable intermediaries to receive cleaner, consistent, and verified data.
Sebi has strengthened governance frameworks for listed companies, enhanced the accountability of compliance officers, and expanded risk-management oversight to the top 2,000 listed firms. The regulator is also reviewing major regulations, including those on mutual funds, stockbrokers, and listing obligations, to simplify them and update them for emerging market requirements.
India's capital markets have seen significant growth, with demat accounts crossing 210 million and the unique investor count rising to around 136 million. Equity and debt issuances have reached ₹14.3 trillion in FY25, and India's market capitalization has risen from 81% of GDP in FY15 to around 134% today.
Sebi plans to broaden its efforts for investor education through a multi-media, multi-lingual, and multi-agency approach. The regulator is also partnering with the ministry of panchayati raj to reach out to block-level and panchayat-level institutions, promoting financial literacy and investor awareness across the country.
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