A Story of Establishment of SEBI

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established in 1988, following recommendations from various committees and the need for regulatory oversight in the Indian capital markets. Initially an interim non-statutory board, SEBI obtained statutory status in 1992. Its objectives include promoting market development, ensuring investor protection, and regulating the securities market. Over the years, SEBI's role has been expanded. Under its guidance, India's capital market has evolved into a dynamic global player, marked by achievements such as transitioning to a disclosure-based regulatory regime and contributing significantly to market progress.

COLLECTION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

Following is the collection various committee reports related to Indian Securities Market. The committee report may be downloaded from the link provided.

Collectibles of Annual Report

Following is the collection various annual reports of Indian Securities Market. The annual report may be downloaded from the link provided.

Collectibles of Acts

Following is the collection various Acts of Indian Securities Market. The acts may be downloaded from the link provided.

Curated Weblinks Data of Indian Securities Markets

Curated Weblinks Data of Indian Securities Markets

Collectibles of Handbook of Statistics

Following is the collection various Handbook of Statistics of Indian Securities Market. The Handbook of Statistics may be downloaded from the link provided.

SEBI - An Evolution of Securities Market Reforms

The article explores SEBI's role in fostering the growth of the Indian securities market through transformative reforms, including derivatives trading, dematerialization, insider trading regulations, and the introduction of various investment products.

SEBI - An Evolution of Legislative Empowerment

The article traces the evolution of SEBI from its conceptualization in the G.S. Patel Committee Report, 1985 to its establishment in the year 1988, its empowerment through legislation as a statutory body in the year 1992 and beyond. Accordingly, this article highlights the salient features of Acts such as the SEBI Act, 1992, the Depositories Act, 1996, the Securities Contracts [Regulation] Act, 1956, and the Companies Act, 2013. The article also delves into the details of the important legislative empowerment of SEBI through legislative amendments in the years 1995, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2014, 2015 and 2019.