Archive · 27 Aug 2026
SEBI Chief Urges Entrepreneurs to See Public Markets as Partners
Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the head of SEBI, spoke to entrepreneurs in Mumbai.
He said companies should not use public markets only to raise money or let early investors sell their shares.
Instead, companies should see public investors as long-term partners.
Listed companies must be responsible to many shareholders, including families investing their savings.
Pandey said good boards and strong corporate governance can help businesses grow.
He also said companies should protect minority shareholders and build trust.
Businesses need to prepare for technology risks such as cyber incidents and data breaches.
He encouraged companies to invest patiently in research and development and expand beyond big cities.
Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said public markets should be viewed as long-term growth partners, not merely fundraising channels or exit routes.
Pandey said companies seeking public capital must be prepared for greater accountability to shareholders, including households investing their savings.
He urged new-age companies to build boards for long-term strategic support and to protect minority shareholders.
Pandey said strong corporate governance and business performance should reinforce each other through investor trust.
He called for greater industry investment in research and development, stronger technology oversight, and expansion into tier-II and tier-III cities.
- Who
- Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, and entrepreneurs.
- What
- Pandey urged businesses to treat public markets as long-term growth partners and emphasized governance, technology oversight, research investment and wider geographic expansion.
- When
- August 26.
- Where
- Mumbai, at the Fortune 40 Under 40 awards.
- Why
- To encourage companies to approach public capital with accountability, long-term planning and a broader contribution to India’s economy.
- Speaker
- Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
- Event
- Fortune 40 Under 40 awards
- Location
- Mumbai
- Public-market responsibility
- Listed companies are accountable to a wider shareholder base, including people investing household savings.
- Board planning
- New-age companies should build boards capable of supporting them over five to 10 years.
- Technology risks
- Pandey cited cyber incidents, data breaches and technology dependencies as risks requiring board attention.
- Economic inclusion
- Expansion into tier-II and tier-III cities could improve smaller businesses’ access to jobs, technology, finance and markets.