Which is the regulatory authority in the securities market to protect the interest of investors?

Open in App

Solution

Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI): The Securities and Exchange Board of India was established as a non-statutory regulatory body in the year 1988, but it was not given statutory powers until January 30, 1992, when the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act was passed by the Parliament of India.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. Statement: The regulatory authority has set up a review committee to find out the reasons for unstable stock prices.
Assumptions:
I. The investors may regain confidence in stock market by this decision.
II. The review committee has the expertise to find out the causes for volatility in the stock market.

To promote orderly and healthy growth of the securities market and protection of investors, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was set-up. With reference to this statement, explain the objectives of SEBI.

Q. 'To promote orderly and healthy growth of securities market and protection of investors, Securities and Exchange Board of India was set up.' With reference to this statement explain the objectives of Securities and Exchange Board of India.

In the secondary market, sale of securities takes place between investors only, then how does this market contribute to capital formation?

5. Which of the following statements is true with respect to SEBI?

1. It is a non statutory body.
2. It is the regulatory authority for commodity futures market.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program