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SEBI (Securities Exchange Board of India) Overview

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What is the main function of Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?

Overseeing corporate sector code of conduct

Administering the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947

Regulating the pricing of securities

Controlling the issue of capital (correct)

Which act was repealed in May 1992, leading to the cessation of government's control over issue of capital?

The Companies Act

The Stock Exchanges Regulation Act

The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act

The Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947 (correct)

What did the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1956 do?

Restricted issuer’s access to the securities market

Regulated transactions in securities through control over stock exchanges

Administered the Companies Act

Controlled the pricing of issues (correct)

Which law regulated transactions in securities through control over stock exchanges prior to liberalization?

The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act Signup and view all the answers

What did the Companies Act regulate in relation to the corporate sector?

Code of conduct for issue, allotment and transfer of securities Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the repeal of the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947?

It ceased government's control over issue of capital Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of SEBI?

To protect the interests of investors and secure investor protection Signup and view all the answers

When did the SEBI Act, 1992 come into force?

January 30, 1992 Signup and view all the answers

Before SEBI, which regulatory authority derived authority from the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947?

Controller of Capital Issues Signup and view all the answers

What additional statutory powers were given to SEBI in the year 1995?

Power to develop and regulate the stock market in India Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Chairman' mean as per the definitions provided?

The head of the Board Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'securities' as per the definitions provided?

Securities as per the Securities Contracts Regulation Act Signup and view all the answers

Where is the head office of the Securities and Exchange Board of India located?

Bombay Signup and view all the answers

What does SEBI stand for?

Securities and Exchange Board of India Signup and view all the answers

What is one purpose of SEBI Act, 1992?

Protecting the interests of investors in securities Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Board' refer to as per the definitions provided?

The Securities and Exchange Board of India established under Section 2(b) Signup and view all the answers