Kolkata/IBNS, Oct. 31 -- Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Saturday spoke on the rising number of investors in the state, the improved ease of doing business, SEBI checks, validated UPI handles, increased investor protection, and other key topics in India's financial markets.

The SEBI chairman started by reflecting upon West Bengal's recent growth potential and the increase in investor participation in the past decade, with over 7 times growth.

He further spoke on the importance of capital markets for business in today's financial atmosphere, saying, "Equity markets enable businesses to raise long-term risk capital without adding repayment obligations. Corporate bond markets provide alternative...