SEBI Chair Signals Key Market Reforms Ahead
SEBI may soon release a consultation paper that could allow foreign investors to net their buy and sell positions. SEBI Chair Tuhin Kanta Pandey said this at the regulator’s annual conference, Samvad 2026. Netting would help investors settle only the final amount rather than each trade, making transactions easier and... The post SEBI Chair Signals Key Market Reforms Ahead appeared first on Equitypandit.
SEBI may soon release a consultation paper that could allow foreign investors to net their buy and sell positions. SEBI Chair Tuhin Kanta Pandey said this at the regulator’s annual conference, Samvad 2026.
Netting would help investors settle only the final amount rather than each trade, making transactions easier and more efficient.
Pandey also hinted that a long-awaited closing auction session is at an advanced stage. This session is aimed at discovering a more stable and transparent closing price. It could be announced shortly.
Addressing concerns about foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows, he said flows are driven more by returns. Earnings growth and global conditions also have more of an effect than regulations.
FPIs currently have around $900 billion invested in Indian markets. While outflows of about $18 billion have occurred, such movements are cyclical, he noted.
SEBI is focusing on simplifying and speeding up FPI registration through digitisation and reduced paperwork.
The regulator has introduced SWAGAT-FI, a system designed to streamline approvals and improve KYC coordination with the RBI. Furthermore, it is meant to provide clarity on timelines.
On tax-related issues such as withholding tax and capital gains differences, Pandey declined to comment, citing the upcoming Union Budget.
Turning to the corporate bond market, Pandey said outstanding bonds stand at about Rs 56 lakh crore. Now, this is equal to around 60% of bank credit to industry and services. This is up from 40% earlier.
However, he said the market needs more issuers and wider participation across credit ratings. Higher secondary market trading is also needed, with SEBI and the RBI working together to improve liquidity.
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