1990

1991

1992

1993

To protect the interests of investors in securities

To promote the development of the securities market

To regulate the activities of stock exchanges

All of the above

Ministry of Finance

Reserve Bank of India

Securities and Exchange Board of India

National Stock Exchange

To register and regulate stock exchanges

To regulate the issue of capital by companies

To investigate and prosecute offenses under the Act

All of the above

Fine

Imprisonment

Both fine and imprisonment

None of the above

To prohibit insider trading

To investigate and prosecute cases of insider trading

To create a regulatory framework to prevent insider trading

All of the above

It provides a legal framework for regulating the securities market

It protects the interests of investors and promotes market integrity

It facilitates the growth and development of the securities market

All of the above

By regulating the activities of market participants

By enforcing disclosure requirements

By conducting investigations and taking enforcement actions

All of the above

To conduct investor education programs

To provide information and resources to investors

To collaborate with other stakeholders to enhance investor awareness

All of the above

By creating a conducive regulatory environment

By facilitating the entry of new participants

By encouraging innovation and technological advancements

All of the above

Chairperson

Members from various backgrounds

Government representatives

All of the above

3 years

5 years

7 years

10 years

To formulate policies and regulations

To approve the budget and annual report

To appoint key officials

All of the above

By ensuring transparency and disclosure in the securities market

By providing a grievance redressal mechanism

By promoting fair and ethical market practices

All of the above

It promotes transparency and accountability in corporate governance

It enhances the role of independent directors

It strengthens the regulatory oversight of corporate governance practices

All of the above