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NISM Certifications · NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) · Introduction to the Indian Financial Markets

Which of the following is the regulator that primarily regulates the securities market in India, including stock exchanges, mutual funds and investment advisers?

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is the primary regulator of the securities market, covering stock exchanges, mutual funds and investment advisers. The RBI oversees banking and money markets, IRDAI insurance, and PFRDA pensions, so they are not the main securities market regulator.

  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 regulates the securities market including stock exchanges, intermediaries, mutual funds and investment advisers. RBI regulates banks and the money and forex markets, IRDAI regulates insurance, and PFRDA regulates pension funds such as the National Pension System.

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