Discuss the powers and functions of SEBI. What are the major issues faced by the regulatory body for securities and commodity markets in India?
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Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi judicial bodies.
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi judicial bodies.
Q3. Discuss the powers and functions of SEBI. What are the major issues faced by the regulatory body for securities and commodity markets in India? (150 words)
- •*Difficulty level: Moderate
- •Reference: The Hindu*
Why the question: SEBI chief has come under radar for massive conflict of interest for favouring a particular company in the Stock market due to their alleged investments in offshore markets. Key Demand of the Question: Discuss the powers and functions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and analyze the major issues faced by this regulatory body. Directive: Discuss- it means to balance the overall answer- mention power, functions, issues and suggest reforms briefly in conclusion. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly introduce SEBI and its role in the Indian financial markets. Body: First part: Powers and Functions of SEBI: Regulation of Securities Markets, Investor Protection Market Development, Enforcement of Regulations Second part: Major Issues Faced by SEBI: Conflict of Interest, Regulatory Gaps Enforcement Challenges, Resource Constraints Conclusion: Emphasise the importance of addressing its current challenges to ensure effective oversight and investor protection.
Why the question:
SEBI chief has come under radar for massive conflict of interest for favouring a particular company in the Stock market due to their alleged investments in offshore markets.
Key Demand of the Question:
Discuss the powers and functions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and analyze the major issues faced by this regulatory body.
Directive:
Discuss- it means to balance the overall answer- mention power, functions, issues and suggest reforms briefly in conclusion.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce SEBI and its role in the Indian financial markets.
Body:
First part: Powers and Functions of SEBI:
Regulation of Securities Markets, Investor Protection
Market Development, Enforcement of Regulations
Second part: Major Issues Faced by SEBI:
Conflict of Interest, Regulatory Gaps
Enforcement Challenges, Resource Constraints
Conclusion:
Emphasise the importance of addressing its current challenges to ensure effective oversight and investor protection.