NISM Certifications · NISM-Series-VII: Securities Operations and Risk Management · Introduction to the Securities Market
Which entity is responsible for regulating the securities market and protecting investor interests in India, while having been established under the SEBI Act, 1992 as a statutory body?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India is the statutory regulator of the securities market. It was given statutory powers under the SEBI Act, 1992 to protect investors, develop the market and regulate intermediaries. RBI and IRDAI regulate banking and insurance respectively.
- AReserve Bank of India
- BSecurities and Exchange Board of IndiaCorrect
- CInsurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
- DMinistry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation
SEBI was given statutory status by the SEBI Act, 1992, with the mandate to protect investors, promote development of the securities market and regulate it. RBI regulates banks and the money market, and IRDAI regulates insurance.
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