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Author: Aditya Jain
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is a regulatory body which oversees the securities markets in India. The Government of India enacted the SEBI Act, 1992, in pursuance of which the board was given a legal status, and finally, on April 12, 1992, it became operational. SEBI’s creation marked a shift towards centralized regulation aimed at fostering market transparency, investor protection, and market integrity. It operates under the ambit of the Ministry of Finance and is headquartered in Mumbai. Its regulatory powers span multiple areas of the securities market, such as equities, derivatives, commodities, and mutual funds. SEBI’s…
