Indian market remains resilient despite rising volatility, says SEBI chairperson
Indian markets are showing resilience amid rising global volatility, according to SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey. He noted that while fluctuations have increased, they remain manageable and the markets can absorb shocks. The growth of India's securities market over the past decade has been significant, with a notable rise in market capitalization and retail investor participation.
- ▪SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that Indian markets are resilient despite increased volatility.
- ▪Market capitalization has grown from ₹95 lakh crore in 2016 to about ₹463 lakh crore in April 2026.
- ▪Retail participation has surged to around 145 million unique investors compared to 38 million in 2019.
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Indian markets have shown resilience despite rising volatility due to global uncertainties, with fluctuations remaining well within manageable limits, said Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday (May 18, 2026).“Indian markets have remained quite resilient, although volatility has increased. But it is not beyond something markets cannot handle. The advantage of resilient markets is that they are able to absorb different types of shocks. And when these shocks get over, markets again pursue their normal trajectory,” Mr. Pandey said, responding to queries on the impact of the West Asia crisis on the Indian economy.
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