Question

Which government organisation is the principal regulator of all the players operating in the Indian securities markets?
1. SEBI
2. RBI
3. IRDAI
4. NABARD

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : SEBI

The correct answer is SEBI.

• Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is a statutory body and a market regulator, which controls the securities market in India.
• The basic functions of SEBI are 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.
  • Founded: 12 April 1992
  • Headquarters: Mumbai
  • Agency executive: Ajay Tyagi (Chairperson)

• RBI:
  • Governor - Shaktikanta Das.
  • Headquarters - Mumbai.
  • Founded: 1 April 1935, Kolkata.
• IRDAI:
  • Founded: 1999
  • Headquarters: Hyderabad   
• NABARD:
  • Founded: 12 July 1982
  • Headquarters: Mumbai
  • Chairperson: Dr. G.R. Chintala