Tripartite Agreement Formed for Market Collaboration
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has officially entered into a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with Rashtriya Raksha University and the National Institute of Securities Markets. The agreement was finalized on August 17, 2026, to establish a long-term framework for institutional cooperation. Rashtriya Raksha University functions as an institution of national importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, while the National Institute of Securities Markets operates as an educational initiative established as a public trust under the Maharashtra Public Trust Act 1950.
This partnership aims to foster collaboration across multiple areas, including capacity building, research, education, specialized training, policy support, and knowledge exchange within the financial ecosystem.
Targeted Training and Emerging Technology Programs
The memorandum outlines comprehensive educational and training initiatives tailored for various segments of the financial and public sectors. The participating institutions plan to design and deliver workshops, certification courses, executive education, and awareness programs targeted at several key groups:
- Government officials and regulatory authorities
- Law enforcement personnel
- Financial institutions and SEBI-regulated entities
- Academic and research communities
- The general public
Furthermore, specialized domain-based training will focus on current and emerging technologies. This includes secure software development, API security, cybersecurity exercises for senior management, vulnerability management, security operation centre training, and studies on artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Research, Innovation, and Specialized Units
As part of the long-term collaboration, the agreement establishes structured pathways for academic programs, degree offerings, and professional certifications. The initiative also provides for a centralized knowledge repository of capital market courses and a professional directory.
To enhance security and intelligence, the collaboration will leverage open-source intelligence technologies pioneered by Rashtriya Raksha University. Additionally, the parties intend to set up a Technical Innovation Unit acting as a command centre to drive joint operations, research, and technical innovation within the Indian securities market.
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