16 Questions
What is the main function of Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
Controlling the issue of capital
Which act was repealed in May 1992, leading to the cessation of government's control over issue of capital?
The Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947
What did the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1956 do?
Controlled the pricing of issues
Which law regulated transactions in securities through control over stock exchanges prior to liberalization?
The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act
What did the Companies Act regulate in relation to the corporate sector?
Code of conduct for issue, allotment and transfer of securities
What was the effect of the repeal of the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947?
It ceased government's control over issue of capital
What was the primary objective of SEBI?
To protect the interests of investors and secure investor protection
When did the SEBI Act, 1992 come into force?
January 30, 1992
Before SEBI, which regulatory authority derived authority from the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947?
Controller of Capital Issues
What additional statutory powers were given to SEBI in the year 1995?
Power to develop and regulate the stock market in India
What does the term 'Chairman' mean as per the definitions provided?
The head of the Board
What is the meaning of 'securities' as per the definitions provided?
Securities as per the Securities Contracts Regulation Act
Where is the head office of the Securities and Exchange Board of India located?
Bombay
What does SEBI stand for?
Securities and Exchange Board of India
What is one purpose of SEBI Act, 1992?
Protecting the interests of investors in securities
What does 'Board' refer to as per the definitions provided?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India established under Section 2(b)
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