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Which body is the primary regulator of the securities market in India, with powers to register and regulate stockbrokers and stock exchanges?

SEBI, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, is the primary securities market regulator. It registers and regulates intermediaries like stockbrokers and supervises stock exchanges to protect investors. RBI, IRDAI and PFRDA regulate banking, insurance and pension sectors instead.

  1. AReserve Bank of India
  2. BSecurities and Exchange Board of IndiaCorrect
  3. CInsurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
  4. DPension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority

Explanation

SEBI was established to protect investor interests and to promote and regulate the securities market. It registers and regulates intermediaries such as stockbrokers and supervises stock exchanges. RBI, IRDAI and PFRDA regulate banking, insurance and pensions respectively.

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