Description
SEBI and NISM convened the annual flagship Symposium 'Samvad 2026' themed 'Sustained Capital Formation' bringing together regulators, policy makers, industry leaders and investors to deliberate on India's securities market trajectory.
Summary
SEBI in collaboration with NISM, and supported by NSE, BSE, NSDL and CDSL, organized the annual flagship Symposium ‘Samvad 2026’ on January 16, 2026 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The event, themed ‘Sustained Capital Formation’, brought together regulators, policy makers, academicians, industry leaders, market infrastructure institutions and investors to discuss market efficiency, innovation, investor trust and broader participation across asset classes. The Symposium featured keynote addresses from Shri Arvind Virmani (Member, NITI Aayog), Ms. Samara Cohen (Global Head of Market Development, BlackRock), and Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey (Chairman, SEBI). SEBI also unveiled the full report of the ‘Investor Survey 2025’ during the event.
Key Points
- Annual flagship Symposium ‘Samvad 2026’ held on January 16, 2026 in Mumbai with theme ‘Sustained Capital Formation’
- Organized by SEBI in collaboration with NISM and supported by NSE, BSE, NSDL and CDSL
- Chief Guest: Shri Arvind Virmani, Member, NITI Aayog
- Keynote Address: Ms. Samara Cohen, Global Head of Market Development, BlackRock
- Chairman SEBI Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey outlined vision for future of India’s capital markets
- Full report of ‘Investor Survey 2025’ unveiled (undertaken by SEBI with AMFI, NSE, BSE, NSDL and CDSL)
- Fireside chat on ‘India as a Magnet for Long-Term Global Capital’ with Chairman SEBI
- Panel discussions covered: Reimagining the Securities Market, Going Public challenges for Startups and SMEs, and Investor Education in the Era of Technological Transformation
- Event broadcasted live and archived on www.sebi.gov.in
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes announced. This is an informational press release about a symposium event.
Compliance Requirements
No compliance requirements. This is an informational announcement about a market development symposium.
Important Dates
- January 16, 2026: Samvad 2026 Symposium held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: No direct market impact as this is an informational press release about an educational symposium.
Stakeholder Engagement: The event facilitates dialogue between diverse stakeholders including regulators, policy makers, academicians, industry leaders, market infrastructure institutions and investors on sustained capital formation and market development.
Knowledge Dissemination: The symposium provides a platform for sharing insights on market efficiency, innovation, investor trust, and strategies for sustained capital generation. The unveiling of the Investor Survey 2025 report provides valuable market intelligence.
Long-term Vision: Discussions focused on India’s capital markets shaping economic growth quality, resilience and inclusiveness, positioning India as a destination for long-term global capital and achieving the 2047 vision through financial market development.
Impact Justification
Press release announcing an educational symposium event with no regulatory changes, compliance requirements, or market operational impact. Primarily informational about stakeholder engagement and market development discussions.