Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey praised India’s financial landscape and assured global investors that the country remains an open and attractive destination.
In an effort to attract global capital from around the world, he continued to promote India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, rapidly expanding investor base, and reform-driven policy environment.Kanta made these comments at an interactive session with Silicon Valley stakeholders, jointly organized 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 Indo-US economic partnership.According to a press release, Pandey also explained the recent steps taken to facilitate Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) registration and Know Your Customer (KYC) re-registrations, increasing use of digital platforms, increase in initial public offerings (IPOs), growing role of alternative investment funds, and enhanced presence of local investors who contribute to the depth and resilience of the market.“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, enhancing market integrity, and ensuring long-term stability of our capital markets,” Pandey said, reiterating Sebi’s commitment to a transparent, advisory and technology-driven regulatory framework.
The Consul General of India in San Francisco, K. Srikar Reddy, highlights India’s macroeconomic strength, continued reform momentum, and expansion of digital public infrastructure.“India is among the fastest growing major economies in the world, supported by sustainable 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 MD & CEO, TATA Chemicals, emphasized the need for closer collaboration between government, industry and global capital to sustain 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 scale innovation, enhance manufacturing and create sustainable value,” Mukundan said.The interactive session witnessed a detailed exchange between policymakers and investors, with comments focused on simplifying regulatory procedures, improving clarity in cross-border investment frameworks, and expanding access to growth-stage capital for deep technology projects. Sebi and CII noted the suggestions and reiterated their commitment to ongoing engagement and reform.