The Securities and Exchange Board of India – SEBI is planning to increase the tenure and maturity of equity derivatives contracts in a calibrated manner. Addressing the FICCI Capital Market Conference 2025 in Mumbai today, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said consultations will be held with stakeholders on ways to improve the maturity profile so that they better serve hedging and long-term investing. Emphasizing that equity derivatives play a crucial role in capital formation, Mr. Pandey said it becomes important for the regulator to ensure quality and balance of such trades.
On artificial intelligence, the SEBI Chairman noted that it has the potential to unlock new forms of customer engagement, fraud detection and financial inclusion.
