Sebi ups investment in data, tech for better transparency: Annual Report

Regulator equipped with numerous new algos for surveillance, inspection, says chairperson

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is investing in data and technology, two new tools to enhance transparency, ensure fairness, and to help investors make an informed choice, said chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch in her message in the regulator’s annual report for 2021-22.

The market regulator will invest in automation of surveillance, investigation, and inspection, she said.

“Numerous new algorithms have been developed by the markets surveillance team and mutual fund inspection team. These initiatives will be taken forward and also replicated across other domains of the market,” said Buch. She added that Sebi will rely more and