NISM and IICA sign MoU on corporate governance, ESG and capital markets in Mumbai
On 19 May 2026 the SEBI-established National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) signed an MoU in Mumbai to advance corporate governance, ESG and capital markets.
Summary
The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), established by SEBI, and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, signed an MoU in Mumbai on 19 May 2026 to advance corporate governance, ESG and capital markets. The two institutions will jointly run capacity-building programmes, certification courses, executive education and training, including for SEBI officers and staff of other regulators and financial institutions. SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey attended the signing and stressed MSME access to capital markets and stronger sustainability disclosures.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 19 May 2026, Mumbai
- Parties
- NISM (set up by SEBI) and IICA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)
- Focus
- Corporate governance, ESG, capital markets
- Activities
- Capacity building, certification courses, executive education, training incl. SEBI officers
- Present
- SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The MoU signed in Mumbai on 19 May 2026 to advance corporate governance, ESG and capital markets was between NISM and which institute?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
The MoU was between NISM (set up by SEBI) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Who is the SEBI Chairman who attended the NISM–IICA MoU signing in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Tuhin Kanta Pandey
PIB: the signing ceremony was graced by SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey.