The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on March 27, 2026, issued the Monthly Bulletin for March 2026.
The following has been stated:
• The March 2026 bulletin highlights strong capital market activity in FY26, with IPOs crossing 100 listings and raising a record ₹1.8 lakh crore, though February saw moderation and cautious investor sentiment. Secondary markets remained volatile due to budget-related factors, with benchmark indices showing marginal decline, while sectors like consumer durables and PSU banks performed well, and IT lagged sharply.
• Investor participation continued to rise, reflected in a steady increase in demat accounts and strong inflows from foreign and domestic institutional investors, reversing earlier outflows. Mutual funds witnessed robust growth with AUM reaching ₹82 lakh crore and sustained inflows, particularly into equity and debt schemes.
• Globally, India maintained strong economic momentum with GDP growth around 7–8%, though global markets showed mixed trends with Europe outperforming and the US lagging.
• SEBI also introduced key regulatory reforms focusing on transparency, investor protection, mutual fund rationalization, pledge norms, and improved market infrastructure.
• Overall, the bulletin indicates a resilient but cautious market environment, supported by strong domestic fundamentals amid global uncertainties.
