Mumbai, Maharashtra (UNA) :
India’s securities market regulator has constituted a new working group to develop a technology roadmap for market infrastructure institutions, including exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories. The objective is to bolster the technological foundations that underpin trade execution, market surveillance and risk controls, all of which affect the safety and efficiency of the financial markets.For everyday investors, stronger technology in market infrastructure can translate to smoother trading experiences, faster order processing and enhanced protections against technical disruptions. Reliable systems also help maintain investor confidence by reducing outages and improving the integrity of market operations.
The working group is expected to examine current technology frameworks used by trading platforms and related institutions, identify areas needing upgrades, and recommend standards for adoption. Focus areas may include cloud-native system architectures, real-time monitoring tools, cybersecurity measures and data governance practices. These advances are aimed at keeping pace with increasing trade volumes and evolving global best practices.
Market participants said that technology enhancements in core infrastructure can also support new product launches, more robust surveillance against market abuse and faster settlement cycles. Such improvements benefit both retail traders and professional participants by making markets more resilient and accessible.
Officials indicated that the recommendations from the group will help shape future regulatory expectations and ensure Indian market infrastructure remains competitive and secure as digital innovations continue to evolve.Mumbai, Maharashtra (UNA) :
India’s securities market regulator has constituted a new working group to develop a technology roadmap for market infrastructure institutions, including exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories. The objective is to bolster the technological foundations that underpin trade execution, market surveillance and risk controls, all of which affect the safety and efficiency of the financial markets.
For everyday investors, stronger technology in market infrastructure can translate to smoother trading experiences, faster order processing and enhanced protections against technical disruptions. Reliable systems also help maintain investor confidence by reducing outages and improving the integrity of market operations.
The working group is expected to examine current technology frameworks used by trading platforms and related institutions, identify areas needing upgrades, and recommend standards for adoption. Focus areas may include cloud-native system architectures, real-time monitoring tools, cybersecurity measures and data governance practices. These advances are aimed at keeping pace with increasing trade volumes and evolving global best practices.
Market participants said that technology enhancements in core infrastructure can also support new product launches, more robust surveillance against market abuse and faster settlement cycles. Such improvements benefit both retail traders and professional participants by making markets more resilient and accessible.
Officials indicated that the recommendations from the group will help shape future regulatory expectations and ensure Indian market infrastructure remains competitive and secure as digital innovations continue to evolve.