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SEBI will conduct a pan India survey on how to bring more people into the capital market, create risk awareness
SEBI Plans Nationwide Drive to Enhance Investor Awareness and Market Access
Market regulator SEBI will conduct a pan India survey on bringing more people into the capital market, creating risk awareness and bridging the gaps in the ecosystem, a Sebi official said on Wednesday.
Low Volatility in Indian Markets Amid FPI Outflows
Sebi whole time member Ananth Narayan G said that volatility in the Indian markets is low and USD 14 billion FPI outflow in October-November was matched by an equivalent amount of inflow by the domestic investors, like mutual funds.
Caution Against Complacency
He, however, cautioned that there is no room for complacency.
“While we celebrate the growth of domestic investors, it does not mean we do not need foreign investments. We need foreign investment. We have to ensure that we remain an attractive destination to draw in investment across the globe so that we can fund future growth,” Narayan said at the CII Global Economic Policy Forum 2024.
The Need to Nurture Retail Investment Growth
He also said that this inflow from retail and fresh investors should not be taken for granted.
“We have to nurture the golden goose. We are worried about young people, many of them have not seen the investment cycle or capital market downside (investing in the market), Narayan said while wondering if there is adequate risk awareness. The regulator, he said, is working with AMFI, exchanges and clearing corporations to increase investor awareness.
Pan-India Survey to Expand Capital Market Participation
Narayan also said that Sebi will be launching a pan-India survey on how to bring more people into the capital market ecosystem, and how to make them risk-aware. And also, the gaps in the system and how to bridge the gap.
(With PTI inputs)