摘要：SEBI was provided legal status for investors’ protection and to develop the securities markets in India. Various scams like Harshad Mehta security Scam, Floating Companies Scam, Satyam Scam, Fake Stamp Fraud and DSQ Software Scam reduced the investors’ confidence in the securities markets. Also in absence of a strong market regulator, companies do not bother about the grievances of the investors. To bring the confidence and trust into the securities market and to protect the investors’ interest in the securities market, SEBI issued various guidelines as amended from time to time. Due to the efforts of SEBI, India is among the safest and cheapest securities market in world. SEBI has effectively redressed the grievances of the investors and undertakes investigation against the defaulting companies. SEBI imposed heavy penalties and take action under the SEBI act for redressal of investors’ grievances. Instruments like Stockinvest and ABSA are invented for investors’ protection. The full disclosure of all material facts is ensured by SEBI in the prospectus issued to public for raising capital/debt. But still a lot is required to do and SEBI is equipping itself with the new weapons to face the new challenges arising in modern era of securities market in India.
关键词：sebi;investor protection;securities markets;redressal of grievances;absa;guidelines
