Archive · 20 Aug 2026
SEBI Chairman Says Firms Remain Responsible for AI Tools
India’s market regulator said financial companies must take responsibility for the artificial intelligence tools they use.
This applies whether companies build the tools themselves or buy them from another provider.
The regulator is considering an index to measure how well important market systems handle technology problems.
Tuhin Kanta Pandey said technology can help more people invest.
He also said markets must remain safe, fair and trustworthy.
Pandey said mutual funds and regular investment plans have brought more households into market-linked investments.
However, he said there is still room for more people to participate.
His goal is to support market growth without weakening investor protection.
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said regulated entities remain responsible for AI and machine-learning tools they use.
The responsibility applies to tools developed in-house or procured from third-party providers.
SEBI is examining an IT resilience index for market infrastructure institutions.
The proposed index would provide an objective framework for assessing the resilience of critical systems.
Pandey said technology should widen investment opportunities while preserving investor protection and market integrity.
- Who
- Tuhin Kanta Pandey, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, and SEBI-regulated entities.
- What
- Pandey said regulated entities remain responsible for the AI and machine-learning tools they use; SEBI is also examining an IT resilience index.
- When
- Wednesday, according to one article, at the 23rd FICCI Capital Markets Conference, CAPAM 2026.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- To ensure technology supports wider market participation and growth while maintaining investor protection, market integrity, safety and trust.
- Regulator
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
- Speaker
- Tuhin Kanta Pandey, SEBI chairman
- Event
- 23rd FICCI Capital Markets Conference (CAPAM 2026)
- AI responsibility
- SEBI-regulated entities remain responsible for AI and machine-learning tools developed internally or obtained from third parties.
- Potential measure
- SEBI is examining an IT resilience index for market infrastructure institutions.
- Purpose of index
- To provide an objective framework for assessing the resilience of critical systems.
- Market participation
- Pandey said mutual funds and systematic investment plans have brought more households into market-linked investments, while significant scope remains for further participation.
