The Securities and Exchange Board of India is the regulatory body for securities and commodity markets in India, established under the SEBI Act of 1992. SEBI's primary functions include protecting the interests of investors, regulating the securities market, and promoting the development of India's capital markets.
About SEBI
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established as a statutory body on 12 April 1992 under the SEBI Act, 1992. SEBI's mandate encompasses the protection of investors' interests, the promotion of the development of the securities market, and the regulation of market activities. As India's capital markets have grown to become among the world's largest, SEBI's role has become increasingly significant.
Regulatory Framework
SEBI regulates stock exchanges, depositories, mutual funds, portfolio managers, investment advisers, and other market intermediaries. While SEBI does not directly supervise margin forex trading (which is restricted in India to exchange-traded currency derivatives), it plays a crucial role in the broader financial regulatory landscape and has been proactive in warning investors about unauthorised forex trading platforms.
Investor Protection
SEBI's SCORES (SEBI Complaints Redress System) provides a centralised platform for investors to lodge and track complaints against listed companies and market intermediaries. The Investor Protection Fund provides compensation for eligible claims, and SEBI conducts extensive investor education campaigns across India.
- Investor Protection Fund for compensation of eligible claims
- SCORES complaint resolution platform for investor grievances
- Mandatory registration for all market intermediaries
- Comprehensive disclosure and governance requirements
SEBI does not directly regulate margin forex trading. Forex derivatives restricted to exchange-traded only.
Body: SEBI SCORES
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