New Delhi, Capital markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday launched a free, voluntary online investor certification exam that will help individuals gain comprehensive knowledge about investing in the stock market.

This voluntary certification, developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), aims to help investors test their knowledge about the markets and investments, SEBI said in a statement.

The certification exam is designed to assist individuals in their journey to gain comprehensive knowledge about investing in the Indian securities markets.

During the launch, Ananth Narayan Ji, Whole-Time Member, SEBI highlighted that the new certification exam is an important step towards enhancing digital financial education in the securities market.

He said, "This online test will help investors enhance their understanding about the investment process and associated risks in the securities market and thus promote an efficient approach to investment in line with the risk appetite of the investor."