SEBI decides to permit the use of regulatory sandbox

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to permit the use of regulatory sandbox, a system that will allow live testing of new products, services and business models by market players on select customers. The decision was taken at SEBI’s board meeting held in Mumbai yesterday.

The proposed 'regulatory sandbox' is intended to serve as a testing ground for new business models and



technologies that benefit investors, Indian markets and the economy at large.

Under this framework, the eligible entities will be granted certain facilities and flexibilities to experiment with fintech solutions in a live environment and on real customers, while ensuring that there are necessary safeguards for investor protection and risk mitigation.