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What is SEBI?

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)

SEBI is a statutory body and a market regulator, which controls the securities market in India. The basic functions of Sebi is to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote and regulate the securities market.  Sebi is run by its board of members. The board consists of a Chairman and several other whole time and part time members. The chairman is nominated by the union government. The others include two members from the finance ministry, one member from Reserve Bank of India and five other members are also nominated by the Centre. The headquarters of Sebi is situated in Mumbai and the regional offices are located in Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi.

History of Sebi

Before Sebi came into existence, Controller of Capital Issues was the regulatory authority; it derived authority from the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947. In 1988, Sebi was constituted as the regulator of capital markets in India. Initially, Sebi was a non-statutory body without any statutory power. Following the passage of the Sebi Act by Parliament in 1992, it was given autonomous and statutory powers.

What is Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT)

Sebi also appoints various committees, whenever required to look into the pressing issues of that time. Further, a Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has been constituted to protect the interest of entities that feel aggrieved by Sebi’s decision. SAT consists of a presiding officer and two other members.

Functions and powers of Sebi

Sebi controls activities of stock exchanges, safeguards the rights of shareholders and also guarantees the security of their investment. It also aims to check fraudulence by harmonising its statutory regulations and self-regulating business. The regulator also enables a competitive professional market for intermediaries
Apart from the above functions, Sebi provides a marketplace in which the issuers can increase finance properly. It also ensures safety and supply of precise and accurate information from the investors. Sebi analyses the trading of stocks and safes the security market from the malpractices. It controls the stockbrokers and sub- stockbrokers. It provides education regarding the market to the investors to enhance their knowledge.

Latest Updates on SEBI

Sebi to look into HDFC board meeting's minutes after chairman's exit

Sebi will review HDFC Bank board minutes after chairman Atanu Chakraborty's exit, with its chief cautioning independent directors against unsubstantiated remarks

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Sebi approves tighter conflict-of-interest and disclosure framework

New investments in pooled vehicles will be permitted, provided they are professionally managed by regulated market intermediaries

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

India's hidden credit constraints: Issue lies in pricing, regulation

Data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), and the World Bank suggests that India is a global outlier in the relative size of our credit markets

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

SC tells Sebi to respond to Sandesara plea in Sterling Biotech case

The SC bench observed that its primary concern was the recovery of funds, stating that it was interested in money coming back to India, as this would benefit banks

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 9:15 PM IST

HDFC Bank: Sebi chief says independent directors must act responsibly

It can be noted that the resignation had led to a sharp correction in the HDFC Bank scrip, as investors became concerned

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Sebi board clears steps to ease doing business in REITs, InvITs, and AIFs

Sebi board clears FPI settlement norms; approves recommendations on conflict of interest

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 5:57 PM IST

Sebi eases reporting norms for brokers, reduces compliance burden

Sebi has relaxed reporting requirements for brokers and depository participants, allowing selective account reporting and simplifying demat disclosure norms

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Sebi amends norms to make IPO disclosures accessible, investor-friendly

IPO-bound companies will now be required to submit this abridged prospectus alongside their detailed offer documents

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 4:34 PM IST

EPC player Trenzet Infra files papers with Sebi to raise funds via IPO

The company proposes to utilise proceeds from the fresh issue to support its working capital requirements, purchase of construction vehicles and equipment, and for general corporate purposes

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 4:47 PM IST

Sebi board to consider FPI settlement norms, intermediary reforms on Monday

Securities and Exchange Board of India to consider easing FPI settlement norms and tightening governance rules as part of a broad regulatory overhaul

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

JP Morgan Chase Bank NA settles Sebi case for ₹34.42 lakh over FPI lapses

Bank settles Sebi case over alleged violations of FPI regulations, including licensing and registration lapses, without admitting or denying findings

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Valuation 'attractive' for FPIs to invest in India, says Sebi WTM Varshney

Sebi WTM Kamlesh Chandra Varshney says recent market correction has made Indian equities attractive for FPIs, while highlighting opportunities for Russian firms to raise capital and list locally

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

Sebi may allow netting of funds for FPIs in March 23 board meeting

Relaxations for REITs and InvITs, and intermediaries on 'fit and proper' criteria also on the agenda

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

Market correction offers tremendous opportunity for FPIs, says Sebi

FPIs continue to be net sellers in the Indian markets in FY26, and in the first 12 days of March alone, there has been a sell-off of over Rs 77,000 crore by them, as per reports

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 5:35 PM IST

Accuracap Prime Fund, others pay ₹21.75 lakh to settle AIF case with Sebi

The case stems from Sebi's examination of quarterly filings of Accuracap Vectra Fund, a scheme under Accuracap Prime Opportunities Fund, for FY24

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

Over 100 stock brokers settle Sebi case on misleading algo returns claims

Brokers including Zerodha and Angel One pay ₹1 lakh each to settle case over links with algo platforms that claimed guaranteed or consistent returns

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 8:18 PM IST

Securities Appellate Tribunal grants partial relief to Computech Sharecap

Tribunal modifies Sebi order, restrains firm from onboarding new clients for one year instead of cancelling registration over compliance lapses

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

Sebi levies ₹2.8 cr fine on 18 entities; debars for 5 yrs in RGRL case

Sebi has directed 15 of these entities to disgorge the total unlawful gains worth ₹2.94 crore, along with 12% interest per annum from December 31, 2021

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

Investment bankers urge Sebi to widen block deal price band to 5%

The block deal window allows large trades to be executed in a single transaction on a separate platform provided by the stock exchanges

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Standard Chartered settles Sebi case for ₹57.2 lakh over FPI norms

Standard Chartered Bank settles a Sebi case for Rs 57.2 lakh over alleged lapses in reporting beneficial ownership changes and compliance with FPI regulations

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 7:03 PM IST