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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

Settlements to happen once a month for accounts inactive for over 30 days

Updated On: 06 Jan 2025 | 8:29 PM IST

A market cap-based index selects and assigns weights to stocks based on market cap, favouring larger companies

Updated On: 06 Jan 2025 | 10:16 PM IST

In July 2024, the stock broker applied for settlement without admitting or denying the findings under the Settlement Regulations. The settlement amount was paid on January 1, 2025

Updated On: 06 Jan 2025 | 7:00 PM IST

Angadia, known as an informal courier network for transporting valuables, has long served as a parallel, unofficial channel

Updated On: 05 Jan 2025 | 11:30 PM IST

The company may consider a pre-IPO placement of shares worth up to Rs 100 crore. If the pre-IPO placement is completed, the size of the fresh issue will be reduced

Updated On: 05 Jan 2025 | 4:00 PM IST

Neelkanth Realtors, a Mumbai-based real estate developer, has filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering.

Updated On: 05 Jan 2025 | 3:45 PM IST

The case centred on Karvy Stock Broking Ltd (KSBL), the parent company of Karvy Capital, which holds nearly 100 per cent holding in the fund manager

Updated On: 04 Jan 2025 | 10:29 PM IST

In a joint statement, the Kirloskar companies said they have filed the appeal before SAT challenging the Sebi letter dated December 30, 2024

Updated On: 04 Jan 2025 | 4:08 PM IST

The issue was noted when the BRLMs sent an email to Sebi requesting an update in the red herring prospectus (RHP) regarding the increased authorised share capital

Updated On: 03 Jan 2025 | 10:16 PM IST

Front-running is a fraudulent practice where traders use advance knowledge of large client orders for personal profit, as seen in Ketan Parekh's case

Updated On: 04 Jan 2025 | 2:05 PM IST

ZEE share news: The surge in ZEE shares today came on news that market regulator Sebi has rejected a settlement application filed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Punit Goenka

Updated On: 03 Jan 2025 | 11:22 AM IST

The company plans to utilise the proceeds from the fresh issue to meet its long-term working capital requirements

Updated On: 03 Jan 2025 | 11:11 PM IST

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday is offering a range of free tools and resources on its investor website and the 'Saarthi' App as part of its investor education initiatives.

Updated On: 02 Jan 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

Kolkata-based agro-based company Regaal Resources Ltd has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator SEBI to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).

Updated On: 02 Jan 2025 | 8:54 PM IST

Sebi directs Rs 66 crore disgorgement

Updated On: 02 Jan 2025 | 10:52 PM IST

ITI Asset Management Limited has appointed Jatinder Pal Singh as its chief executive officer

Updated On: 02 Jan 2025 | 7:33 PM IST

The matter pertains to alleged violations of LODR regulations

Updated On: 02 Jan 2025 | 10:53 PM IST

The Securities and Exchange Board of India cracked down on the derivatives market after a 40-fold boom that led to billions of dollars in losses for retail investors

Updated On: 02 Jan 2025 | 4:11 PM IST

The company has reduced the size of its offer for sale component to nearly 1.43 crore equity shares from 1.84 crore shares as planned earlier

Updated On: 01 Jan 2025 | 10:25 PM IST

For indices that serve as primary benchmarks for active schemes, the AUM of these active schemes will also be included

Updated On: 01 Jan 2025 | 11:56 PM IST