The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) maintained its investor education spending at ₹2.25 crore in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), remaining broadly unchanged from the previous year. According to reports from Business Standard, this consistent spending level reflects the regulator's commitment to investor education despite no significant budget increases. The Investor Protection Fund balance rose to ₹965 crore in FY26, up from ₹761.5 crore at the end of the previous financial year.
Sebi's total utilization from the Investor Protection Fund increased substantially to ₹4.7 crore in FY26, compared to ₹2.69 crore in the previous fiscal year. As reported by Business Standard, this significant increase in fund utilization demonstrates the regulator's enhanced focus on investor protection activities. The fund balance growth from ₹761.5 crore to ₹965 crore indicates the fund's continued strength and growth trajectory.
Spending on seminars and workshops experienced a dramatic increase, rising to ₹1.43 crore in FY26 from just ₹23 lakh in the previous year. According to Business Standard, this substantial increase in seminar and workshop expenditure reflects Sebi's commitment to expanding its outreach and educational programs. Additionally, expenditure on financial literacy programs increased to ₹99.7 lakh from ₹19.39 lakh, indicating the regulator's focus on comprehensive investor education initiatives.
Sebi earned ₹67.7 crore as income from investments in FY26, representing a significant 58% increase from ₹42.9 crore in the previous fiscal year. As reported by Business Standard, this substantial growth in investment income was a key driver behind the fund's balance increase. However, income from other receipts declined to ₹140.6 crore from ₹188.1 crore in the previous year, partially offsetting the investment income gains.
