SEBI Plans AI Surveillance of Inactive Listed Companies to Protect Investors
What Happened
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said in Kolkata on October 31, 2026, that the regulator is working to delist listed companies with no economic activity. SEBI also plans AI-based monitoring to identify such firms and generate faster alerts. Pandey warned that inactive companies could expose investors, particularly penny-stock buyers, to manipulation risks.
Key Takeaways
The proposed measures aim to identify potentially risky listed companies earlier and reduce investor exposure to manipulation. SEBI has not announced a final implementation timetable or a list of companies facing delisting.