SMEs unfamiliar with capital markets and lack intermediaries: SEBI Chief

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•The SEBI Chief made statements regarding SMEs and capital markets on February 11, 2026.
•There is a noted lack of intermediaries for SMEs in accessing capital markets.
•SEBI is planning to introduce simpler rules to improve market access for SMEs.

What Could Happen If...

▸If SMEs continue to lack familiarity with capital markets... their participation in these markets may remain limited, potentially hindering their growth.

Key Actors

Countries

🌍South Asia

Organizations

🏛Securities and Exchange Board of India

People

👤SEBI Chief(Chief of the Securities and Exchange Board of India)

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FINANCEThe Hindu - BusinessSMEs unfamiliar with capital markets and lack intermediaries: SEBI Chief FINANCEBusiness Standard (India)Sebi flags misuse of SME platform, plans simpler rules to deepen mkt access

The Chief of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has indicated that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are generally unfamiliar with capital markets and face challenges due to a lack of intermediaries. SEBI is also addressing concerns regarding the misuse of the SME platform and is considering the implementation of simpler rules to enhance market access for these enterprises.