The objectives of formation of SEBI are

The correct answer is - All of the above

Key Points

• Objectives of SEBI
  • Investor interest protection: SEBI aims to safeguard the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate, the securities market.
  • Development of securities market: SEBI works towards the development of the securities market by introducing reforms and new measures to enhance its efficiency and transparency.
  • Securities market regulation: SEBI regulates the functioning of the securities market to ensure fair practices and to prevent fraudulent activities.

Additional Information

• Role of SEBI
  • SEBI acts as a watchdog for the securities market, ensuring that stock market frauds are minimized and investor interests are protected.
  • SEBI has the authority to impose penalties on market intermediaries and participants for violating its regulations.
• Functions of SEBI
  • Regulating the business in stock exchanges and any other securities markets.
  • Registering and regulating the working of stock brokers, sub-brokers, share transfer agents, bankers to an issue, trustees of trust deeds, registrars to an issue, merchant bankers, underwriters, portfolio managers, investment advisers, and such other intermediaries who may be associated with securities markets in any manner.
  • Promoting and regulating self-regulatory organizations.