Mission Jagrook: SEBI Foundation Day Investor Safety Drive
Why in the news
At SEBI’s 38th Foundation Day in April 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched Mission Jagrook, an initiative focused on investor safety.
Key facts
- Mission Jagrook: launched at the 38th SEBI Foundation Day, April 2026.
- Purpose: protect retail investors from fraud and misinformation.
- Launched by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
- She pointed to rising cyber risks facing financial markets.
- She called for investor awareness programmes in regional languages and action against fin-fluencers.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Occasion | 38th SEBI Foundation Day |
| Target group | Retail investors |
| Key concerns | Fraud, misinformation, cyber risk, fin-fluencers |
Exam angle
- Launched at: SEBI’s 38th Foundation Day, April 2026.
- Related terms: investor awareness, fin-fluencer, retail investor protection.
- Who launched it: the Union Finance Minister.