The Securities and Exchange Board of India has launched the Securities Market TechSprint as part of Global Fintech Fest 2026, in collaboration with market infrastructure institutions and industry bodies. The initiative seeks digital solutions to real-world securities market challenges, with an emphasis on empowering retail investors and improving transparency, efficiency, compliance and accessibility across India’s capital markets. The TechSprint is built around four problem statements: artificial intelligence-driven detection of synthetic media and phishing attacks in securities markets, agentic compliance that converts regulatory text into operational action, a unified multi-asset investing and investor-awareness super app for retail investors, and simpler initial public offering offer document preparation for small and medium-sized enterprises. Participants will be able to showcase solutions at Global Fintech Fest, with prizes of INR 250,000 for first place, INR 200,000 for second, INR 150,000 for third, and jury recommendation awards of INR 50,000 each. Shortlisted innovations may also be considered for mentorship through the SEBI Innovation Sandbox.
Securities & Exchange Board of India2026-06-22
Securities and Exchange Board of India launches securities market TechSprint on retail investor solutions and compliance tools
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has launched a Securities Market TechSprint under Global Fintech Fest 2026 to source digital solutions for retail investor protection, market transparency and compliance. The challenge focuses on synthetic media and phishing detection, agentic compliance, multi-asset retail investing tools and simpler SME IPO documentation. Winners can receive prizes of up to INR 250,000, and shortlisted entries may be mentored through the SEBI Innovation Sandbox.