SEBI Integrates Proxy Advisory Recommendations into Investor App; Boosts Market Surveillance

In a significant move to enhance transparency and retail investor engagement, SEBI, in collaboration with CDSL and NSDL, has launched a new feature within the investor app ecosystem. This integration enables shareholders to access proxy advisory firm recommendations when voting on corporate resolutions, a step hailed as a game changer for market accountability and investor participation.

Proxy Advisory Integration Aims to Empower Investors

Launched on 7 July at a National Stock Exchange event graced by SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the feature allows users to view, accept, reject or modify voting recommendations on company resolutions, all within CDSL’s MyEasi and NSDL’s e-voting platforms. 

“Voting on shareholder resolutions is one of the most powerful tools available to investors to hold company management accountable,” said Pandey. He emphasised the crucial role of proxy advisory firms in enabling informed investor decisions, adding, “We are taking a new initiative to provide proxy advisory recommendations to each and every individual in the unified investor app of depositories.” He reiterated that users “have full control to modify any recommendation and resolution before submitting it to the board.”

Collaborative Effort Backed by Stronger Investor Outreach

Recommendations will come from SEBI-registered advisors such as Stakeholders Empowerment Services (SES), InGovern Research, and IiAS, directly embedded within the investor app. A dedicated microsite, CDSLIPF.com, will host these resources, offering support in 11 Indian languages. The initiative has seen cooperation from service providers like KFin Technologies and BigShare Services, among others, to simplify compliance and broaden reach.

Shift in Investor Profile Underlines the Need

At the launch, SEBI shared compelling data showcasing India's evolving investor demographics. Around 70% of new demat accounts opened over the past 7 years belong to individuals aged 18–25. Since 2019, women investors have grown by 39%, with 66% of them between the ages of 26–30. These shifts reflect the growing need for accessible tools that support informed participation.

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Conclusion

With the integration of proxy advisory insights into investor apps, SEBI is fostering an investing culture rooted in awareness, accessibility, and responsibility. As Chairman Pandey aptly stated, “Let’s start a new world where every investor, institutional or retail, is truly a part of and participates actively in the securities market.”

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