The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulatory body that oversees the functioning of the securities market in India. It was established in 1988 as a non-statutory body and was given statutory powers in 1992 under the SEBI Act.

1. Regulation – SEBI formulates and enforce rules and regulation to protect investor and maintain fair market practices.
2. Registration and Licensing – It intermediaries like brokers , sub-brokers and investment advisor.
3. Market Surveillance- It monitors market activity to prevent insider trading , price manipulation and other unfair practices.
4. Investor protection- It takes measures to protect investor interests , including educating investor and resolving their grievances.
5. Market development – It promotes the growth and development of the securities market.
6. Enforcement- SEBI takes enforcement actions against entities violating securities laws and regulations .
7. Regulatory framework- SEBI develops and update regulatory frameworks for various market segments.
8. It ensures transparency by requiring listed companies to disclose essential information .
9. SEBI investigate and inspects market entities to prevent fraud and irregularities.
10. SEBI collaborates with international organization to enhance global cooperation and standards.