Sebi launches Securities Market Hackathon

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Markets regulator Sebi in collaboration with BSE, CDSL, NSDL and KFintech has launched a Securities Market Hackathon at Global Fintech Fest
2025
The hackathon intends to bring together India's brightest minds to develop digital-first solutions for tackling real-world challenges in the
securities market, Sebi said in a statement
The theme for the hackathon is "Driving Innovation and tech oriented solutions in the securities market"
Participants would be required to build tools that empower retail investors and enhance transparency, efficiency, compliance, and
accessibility across capital markets
They will have to develop solutions using technology and innovative approaches specifically targeting any of the problem statements like
fraud prevention; enhancing retail investor education & engagement; improving liquidity in bond markets; and member compliance monitoring
The hackathon also gives participants an opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions at the Global Fintech Fest as well as win cash
prizes.