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AuthoritiesCentral GovernmentApex: Ministry of Finance (Statutory Market Regulator)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

SEBI is the statutory regulatory body for the securities and commodity markets in India, protecting the interests of investors and promoting the development and regulation of the capital markets.

CategoryAuthorities
JurisdictionCentral Government
Official Websitesebi.gov.in

Permanent Role & Statutory Function

Statutory securities market regulator established under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, vested with legislative, executive, and quasi-judicial powers over stock exchanges, listed companies, and market intermediaries.

Constitutional & Executive Responsibilities

1

Protecting the interests of investors in securities and promoting the development of capital markets

2

Regulation of stock exchanges (NSE, BSE) and clearing corporations

3

Registration and supervision of mutual funds, portfolio managers, investment advisers, and credit rating agencies

4

Prevention of insider trading, market manipulation, and fraudulent trade practices

5

Enforcement of corporate governance norms and continuous listing requirements (LODR)

Major Organizations, Subordinate Bodies & Statutory Boards

National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)
SCORES (SEBI Complaints Redress System)
Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT - Appellate Body)

Citizen Public Services Delivered

SCORES Investor Grievance Portal (scores.gov.in)
Mutual Fund Scheme Information Retrieval
Registered Intermediary Verification
Public Issue (IPO) Prospectus Repository

Related Identity & Citizen Documents

No direct citizen identity document requirements mapped for this institutional body.

Flagship Schemes & Initiatives

SaaS Investor Protection Initiatives
SEBI Saa₹thi Mobile App

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