SEBI to strengthen digital and forensic capabilities signs MoU with NFSU

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India has signed an MOU with the National Forensic Sciences University for further consolidating its technological, investigation, and forensic capabilities. The MOU was signed on 24th November 2025. NFSU, set up under the National Forensic Sciences University Act, 2020 is the country's premier institution in respect of forensic science education and research.

The agreement also aims at developing the competency of SEBI in select areas such as digital forensics, forensic accounting, cyber security, and data analytics. NFSU thus would design and deliver specialized and customized training programs for officers of SEBI with a view to enhance operational efficiency and improve regulatory oversight. The two institutions will jointly organize training sessions, seminars, conferences, and workshops on subjects of mutual interest, with faculty and officers from both sides participating.

The key deliverables of MoU include the following: Development of the latest forensic infrastructure for SEBI, including assistance in establishing state-of-the-art laboratories in domains such as cyber security, digital forensics, and allied sciences. The NFSU may also provide consultancy services to support SEBI in building modern investigative capabilities.

Further, the parties agreed to share knowledge and resources, subject to applicable laws, that can help in efficient discharge of respective functions. The move will help SEBI in handling cases of corporate fraud, fund diversion and other types of cases.