Sitharaman launches SEBI's 'Mission Jagrook' investor awareness drive at SEBI's 38th Foundation Day
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the keynote at SEBI's 38th Foundation Day in Mumbai on 25 April 2026, launched SEBI's nationwide investor awareness initiative 'Mission Jagrook', and urged regulated entities to strengthen cyber security.
Summary
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the keynote address at the 38th Foundation Day programme of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai on 25 April 2026 and digitally launched 'Mission Jagrook', SEBI's nationwide investor awareness initiative. Sitharaman called cyber security the most pressing challenge, warning that a single successful attack on a major exchange, depository, clearing corporation or large broker could disrupt markets at national scale. Sitharaman asked SEBI to invest substantially in public awareness in regional languages and appreciated its action against unregistered 'fin-fluencers'.
Key facts
- Event
- SEBI 38th Foundation Day, Mumbai, 25 April 2026
- Keynote
- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
- Launched
- Mission Jagrook — SEBI's nationwide investor awareness initiative
- Main concern
- Cyber security for SEBI and all regulated entities
- Other points
- Awareness in regional languages; action against unregistered fin-fluencers
Practice MCQs 2 questions
'Mission Jagrook', launched by the Union Finance Minister on 25 April 2026, is a nationwide investor awareness initiative of:
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Correct answer: D — SEBI
Nirmala Sitharaman digitally launched SEBI's nationwide investor awareness initiative 'Mission Jagrook' at SEBI's 38th Foundation Day.
At SEBI's Foundation Day in April 2026, which challenge did the Finance Minister describe as the most pressing for SEBI and regulated entities?
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Correct answer: A — Cyber security
Sitharaman said the most pressing emerging challenge is cyber security, warning that one successful attack on a major market institution could disrupt markets nationally.