SEBI Forms Working Group For MII Technology Roadmap

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SEBI Working Group

PR No. 02/2026; Dated: 08.01.2026

1. Introduction

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted a dedicated Working Group to frame a comprehensive technology roadmap for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs). Announced through PR No. 02/2026 dated 8 January 2026, the initiative reflects SEBI’s proactive approach in responding to the rapid pace of technological change reshaping the Indian securities market.

 2. Purpose and Timeline

The Working Group has been tasked with developing both a short-term (five-year) and a long-term (ten-year) technology roadmap for MIIs. This roadmap will guide exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories in strengthening market operations, enhancing risk management frameworks, improving investor protection mechanisms, and supporting effective regulatory oversight through advanced digital systems.

Paragraph 3 – Focus on Emerging Technologies
Adopting a holistic and forward-looking approach, the Working Group will examine the use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, distributed ledger technology, cloud computing, RegTech and SupTech solutions, tokenisation, and quantum-safe systems. The objective is to ensure that MIIs are well-equipped to leverage innovation while maintaining resilience, security, and compliance.

4. Composition of the Working Group

The Working Group is chaired by Dr. D. B. Phatak, Professor Emeritus at IIT Bombay. Its members include Chairpersons of the Standing Committee on Technology (SCOT) of MIIs, senior officials from stock brokers and Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs), as well as experts in technology and the securities market. This diverse composition is intended to bring practical insights and technical expertise into policy formulation.

5. Conclusion

Through this initiative, SEBI aims to ensure that the Indian securities market remains future-ready, globally competitive, and aligned with India’s long-term vision of a digitally empowered and developed economy. The proposed technology roadmap is expected to play a critical role in strengthening market infrastructure and fostering sustainable growth in the capital markets ecosystem.

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