Archive · 29 Nov 2025
SEBI Chief Emphasizes Financial Literacy and Investor Protection
The head of SEBI, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, spoke at a meeting in Puducherry about how important it is for people to understand money matters.
He said that as more people use digital financial services, it's crucial to teach them how to save and invest wisely.
He mentioned that many people rely on friends or social media for financial advice, which can be risky.
In Puducherry, the number of investors has grown a lot, and the people there are ready to use financial products confidently.
India has a huge number of investment accounts, with new ones being opened every day.
SEBI plans to use different languages and media to teach people more about investing safely.
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized the importance of financial literacy and investor protection in a digital financial landscape.
SEBI will expand multilingual, multimedia campaigns and use state-level offices to enhance investor education.
Only 36% of investors have moderate or high knowledge of securities markets, with 62% relying on friends, family, or social media for advice.
Puducherry's investor base has grown 5.6 times from 2014-15 to 2025, with nearly 1.24 lakh investors currently.
India has over 21 crore demat accounts held by around 13.6 crore unique investors, with roughly one lakh new accounts opened every day.
- Who
- SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
- What
- Stressed the need for financial literacy and investor protection
- When
- November 29, 2025
- Where
- Puducherry
- Why
- To address the growing need for financial literacy in an increasingly digital financial landscape
- Event
- Regional Seminar on Investor Awareness
- Organizer
- National Stock Exchange (NSE)
- Location
- Puducherry
- Investor Base Growth
- 5.6 times from 2014-15 to 2025
- Current Investors in Puducherry
- 1.24 lakh
- India's Demat Accounts
- 21 crore
- Unique Investors in India
- 13.6 crore
- New Demat Accounts Daily
- 1 lakh
- Mutual Fund Assets
- Rs 80 trillion