‘Open and welcoming to global capital’: Sebi chair Tuhin Kanta hails India’s finance landscape

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey hailed India’s financial landscape and assured global investors that the country continues to be an open and attractive destination. In a bid to draw in global capital from across the globe, he further pitched India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, rapidly expanding investor base, and a policy environment driven by reforms.Kanta delivered these comments at an interactive session with Silicon Valley stakeholders, jointly organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Consulate General of India (CGI) in San Francisco, which brought together industry leaders and venture capitalists to explore investment opportunities and discuss the evolving India-US economic partnership.According to a press release, Pandey also outlined recent steps taken to ease Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) registration and Re-KYC processes, the increasing use of digital platforms, the rise in initial public offerings (IPOs), the growing role of alternative investment funds, and the strengthening presence of domestic investors contributing to market depth and resilience.“India remains open and welcoming to global capital. Sebi’s approach is risk-based and facilitative, with a strong focus on simplifying access for foreign investors, strengthening market integrity, and ensuring long-term stability of our capital markets,” Pandey said, reiterating Sebi’s commitment to a transparent, consultative, and technology-driven regulatory framework.Consul General of India in San Francisco, K Srikar Reddy, also highlighted India’s macroeconomic strength, ongoing reform momentum, and expanding digital public infrastructure.“India is among the fastest-growing major economies globally, supported by sustained reforms, a vibrant startup ecosystem, and world-class digital public infrastructure,” Reddy said, stressing the importance of building stronger partnerships with global investors.R Mukundan, president designate of CII and managing director and CEO of TATA Chemicals, emphasised the need for closer collaboration between government, industry, and global capital to maintain India’s growth trajectory.“India’s progress over the coming decades will depend on collaboration. Global partnerships, especially with the United States, are essential to scaling innovation, strengthening manufacturing, and creating sustainable value,” Mukundan said.The interactive session saw a detailed exchange between policymakers and investors, with feedback centred on simplifying regulatory procedures, improving clarity in cross-border investment frameworks, and expanding access to growth-stage capital for deep-tech ventures. Sebi and CII noted the suggestions and reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing engagement and reform.