Question

What are the functions of SEBI?

Answer 1

SEBI performs three key functions. quasi-legislative, quasi-judicial, and quasi-executive.

1. Safeguarding the interests of investors by means of adequate education and guidance.
2. Regulating and controlling the business on stock markets.
3. Conduct inspection and inquiries of stock exchanges, intermediaries, and self-regulating organizations.
4. Barring insider trading in securities.
5. Prohibiting deceptive and unfair methods used by financial intermediaries operating in the securities market.
6. Registering and controlling the functioning of stockbrokers, sub-brokers, share transfer agents, bankers, trustees, underwriters who are linked to the securities market.
7. SEBI issues Guidelines and Instructions to businesses organization for the issue of shares.
8. Registering and controlling the functioning of collective investment schemes such as mutual funds.