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Which of the following bodies is the primary regulator of the securities market in India, including stock exchanges and mutual funds?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India is the primary regulator of the Indian securities market. It protects investors, promotes market development and regulates stock exchanges, mutual funds and intermediaries. The RBI, IRDAI and PFRDA oversee banking, insurance and pensions respectively.
- AReserve Bank of India
- BSecurities and Exchange Board of IndiaCorrect
- CInsurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
- DPension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
Explanation
SEBI was established to protect the interests of investors in securities and to regulate the securities market, including stock exchanges, mutual funds and intermediaries. The RBI regulates banks and money markets, IRDAI regulates insurance, and PFRDA regulates pension funds, so these are not the primary securities market regulator.
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