The document provides an overview of the Indian securities market and the role of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Some key points:
- SEBI is the regulator of the securities market in India and has three major mandates: protection of investors, regulation of securities markets, and promotion of market development.
- The Indian securities market structure involves various intermediaries like stock exchanges, brokers, clearing corporations, depositories, and companies.
- SEBI has undertaken several initiatives to improve market design and regulation, increase efficiency and transparency, and make newer products available.
- The document outlines the flow of transactions in the primary market where new securities are issued, and the secondary market where existing securities