Question : Which of the following is a regulatory authority for the Indian stock market?
Option 1: RBI (Reserve Bank of India)
Option 2: SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)
Option 3: IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India)
Option 4: PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority)
Correct Answer:
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)
Solution : The correct answer is (b) SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India).
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the regulatory authority for the Indian stock market. It is an independent statutory regulatory body established in 1988 and operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. SEBI's primary objective is to protect the interests of investors and promote the development and regulation of the securities market in India.
SEBI plays a vital role in regulating various participants in the Indian securities market, including stock exchanges, brokers, merchant bankers, portfolio managers, and other market intermediaries.