In a resounding endorsement of India’s market maturity, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey spotlighted the rapid rise of domestic investors as a cornerstone achievement. Addressing investors at the CII conclave in Osaka, he painted a picture of economic fortitude unshaken by worldwide volatility in trade and geopolitics.
Corporates are tapping into massive funding pools with ease. India’s 2025 IPO performance was stellar—leading the world in volume and securing third place in capital raised. Factors like cooling inflation, fortified forex reserves, and balanced external balances are fortifying India’s position as a global economic powerhouse racing ahead in growth.
Pandey lauded India’s digital infrastructure revolution, which is redefining international standards. Key reforms including GST enhancements, modernized labor laws, and tax cuts are reigniting consumer spending and investment fervor. By market cap share, India’s equity arena ranks fifth globally, behind leaders like the US at 48.2%, China, Japan, and Hong Kong.
The mutual fund ecosystem is expanding aggressively, boasting rising SIP equity contributions. AIFs are pivotal in private capital mobilization. Bond markets, private equity flows, and AIF deployments are burgeoning. REITs and InvITs are magnets for enduring funds in infra and property sectors, with municipal bonds accelerating too.
SEBI’s priorities include investor awareness drives, cracking down on cyber scams, and fostering ethical investments. FPIs benefit from eased regulations, smoother onboarding, efficient settlements, and ongoing dialogues with international players.
As domestic participation soars, India is not just participating in global finance—it’s leading the charge, with Pandey forecasting an era of unprecedented market depth and investor confidence.