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NISM Certifications · NISM-Series-VII: Securities Operations and Risk Management · Introduction to the Securities Market

Which entity is established under the SEBI Act and acts as the regulator with the objectives of protecting investor interests, promoting development of the securities market and regulating it?

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is the statutory regulator established under the SEBI Act to protect investors, promote development of the securities market and regulate it. Clearing corporations, depositories and AMFI perform operational or industry functions, not the regulatory role.

  1. ASecurities and Exchange Board of IndiaCorrect
  2. BNational Securities Clearing Corporation
  3. CAssociation of Mutual Funds in India
  4. DCentral Depository Services (India) Limited

Explanation

SEBI is the statutory regulator set up under the SEBI Act to protect investors, develop and regulate the securities market. NSCCL is a clearing corporation, AMFI is an industry body, and CDSL is a depository, and none of them is the market regulator.

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