Over 60 percent of trading in India is now driven by algorithms, indicating a significant shift in the market landscape.

Major global trading firms, such as Citadel Securities and Tower Research, are increasingly interested in establishing high-frequency trading (HFT) desks in India for proprietary trading, with many seeking regulatory approvals.

It is estimated that around two dozen global HFT firms have chosen local breakage routes in India.

The Executive Director of SEBI, V Sundaresan, has emphasized the regulator's commitment to investor protection and fostering innovation in this rapidly evolving sector.

SEBI aims to create an environment that promotes innovation, transparency, and safeguards for investors as stockbrokers focus more on investments in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and algorithmic trading.

This proactive approach indicates a growing acceptance of advanced trading technologies within India's financial markets.