Description

SEBI Chairman launched three IT platforms on March 24, 2026 — SUPCOMS for centralised communications, an e-adjudication portal for paperless quasi-judicial proceedings, and C-SAC for AI-enabled cybersecurity audit compliance.

Summary

SEBI Chairman launched three IT platforms on March 24, 2026 to modernise regulatory interactions, digitise quasi-judicial proceedings, and strengthen cybersecurity oversight. The platforms — SUPCOMS, e-Adjudication Portal, and C-SAC — are all operational and accessible to registered intermediaries and regulated entities.

Key Points

  • SUPCOMS replaces email-based communication with a centralised portal, creating an institutional memory and audit trail of all SEBI-entity interactions; accessible via https://eservices.sebi.gov.in.
  • e-Adjudication Portal provides a fully digital interface for quasi-judicial (adjudication) proceedings, enabling online access to Show Cause Notices, submission of replies, document inspection requests, and participation in hearings; accessible via https://eadjudication.sebi.gov.in.
  • C-SAC is an AI-enabled platform that automates analysis of cyber audit reports submitted by regulated entities via SI Portal (https://siportal.sebi.gov.in), generating risk scores, compliance gap identification, and comparative analysis.
  • All three platforms are live as of March 24, 2026.

Regulatory Changes

  • SEBI is transitioning away from email-centric external communications to the SUPCOMS portal for all registered intermediaries and external entities.
  • Adjudication proceedings are being shifted to a paperless digital framework via the e-Adjudication Portal.
  • Cyber audit report submissions by regulated entities on SI Portal will now be automatically analysed by C-SAC, with results shared upon compliance report submission.

Compliance Requirements

  • All registered intermediaries and external entities that regularly interact with SEBI should obtain a login on the eServices portal (https://eservices.sebi.gov.in) to use SUPCOMS.
  • Market participants involved in adjudication matters are encouraged to utilise the e-Adjudication Portal (https://eadjudication.sebi.gov.in); detailed functional guidelines are available on the portal.
  • Regulated entities must continue submitting cyber audit reports via SI Portal (https://siportal.sebi.gov.in); C-SAC analysis will be automatically triggered upon submission.

Important Dates

  • March 24, 2026: All three platforms — SUPCOMS, e-Adjudication Portal, and C-SAC — officially launched and made operational.

Impact Assessment

The launch of these platforms primarily affects SEBI-registered intermediaries, regulated entities, and parties involved in adjudication proceedings. SUPCOMS centralises and formalises communication workflows, reducing fragmented email chains and improving traceability. The e-Adjudication Portal accelerates quasi-judicial proceedings and reduces paperwork burden for noticees and their representatives. C-SAC introduces automated, AI-driven cybersecurity risk scoring, enabling more timely and data-driven supervisory action by SEBI. Collectively, these initiatives improve ease of doing business and operational efficiency for regulated entities, with no direct impact on trading or market structure.

Impact Justification

Operationally significant for all SEBI-registered intermediaries and regulated entities as it mandates migration to new digital platforms for communications, adjudication proceedings, and cybersecurity reporting; no direct market or trading impact.