SEBI’s Gift For Stock Brokers: Compliance 2.0, AI Rules In Focus

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey outlined measures at the ANMI’s 16th International Convention 2026 aimed at reducing the compliance burden on stockbrokers, improving market efficiency, and strengthening investor protection. Key areas include graded compliance for stockbrokers, a streamlined digital compliance system, and a clear framework for the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

The graded compliance system would reflect the size of a broker's business, client exposure, and reliance on technology, aiming to improve capital efficiency and reduce the compliance burden. SEBI is also exploring the extension of automated give-up and take-up facilities to custodial clients and reviewing short selling and securities lending to enhance market liquidity and price discovery.

Furthermore, SEBI is developing a unified digital process for inspection and supervision, which will make regulatory interactions more efficient for market participants. Lastly, SEBI is finalising guidelines for the responsible use of AI in the securities market, ensuring safeguards based on the level of risk involved.

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