SEBI

Functions of SEBI 

1. Regulatory Functions 

(a) Registration of brokers and sub brokers and other players in the market. 

(b) Registration of Mutual Funds. 

(c) Regulation of stock brokers, portfolio exchanges, underwriters, etc. 

(d) Regulation of takeover bids by companies

(e) Calling for information by undertaking inspection, conducting enquiries and audits of stock exchanges and intermediaries.

(1) Levying fee or other charges for carrying out the purposes of the Act. 

(2) Development Functions 

(a) Training of intermediaries of the securities market. 

(b) Conducting research and publishing information useful to all market participants.

(c) Undertaking measures to develop the capital markets by adapting a flexible approach. 

(3) Protective Functions 

(a) Prohibition of fraudulent and unfair, trade practices. 

(b) Controlling insider trading price rigging etc. and imposing penalties for such practices. 

(c) Undertaking steps for investor protection.

(d) Promotion of fair practices and code of conduct in securities market.