# SEBI plans AI WhatsApp drive, slashes broker inspections

2026-08-06T17:37:36+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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SEBI will cut routine inspections of market intermediaries to one-third of last year's volume, adopting a risk-based model that targets high-risk players and eases compliance for well-governed entities. The overhaul, announced on Friday, uses expanded risk indicators including social media inputs and quarterly shortlisting. Separately, the regulator's FY26 annual report outlines plans for an AI-powered multilingual investor awareness campaign on WhatsApp, the nationwide Project Jagrook, the SEBI Setu portal for single-window clearance, a fast-track mechanism for AIF schemes, and a pilot to tokenise corporate bonds. Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the agenda focuses on simplifying regulations and deepening capital markets.

## Coverage

- thehindubusinessline.com <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/sebi-lays-out-fy27-reform-agenda-with-push-for-simpler-rules-deeper-markets/article71314145.ece>
- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/market/sebi-to-simplify-rules-deepen-markets-ramp-up-technology-use-in-fy27-11786023591835.html>
- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/market/sebi-inspections-high-risk-intermediaries-brokers-equity-market-11786108148578.html>

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