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Aniket RanjanAIR 48· 2025

Question Q.4GS2GS2

Assess the effectiveness of SEBI in fulfilling its envisaged role of regulating the securities market, ensuring transparency, and protecting investors' interests.

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Main Body

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the institution which controls the corporate sector, stock business and the market associated with the business.

Role of SEBI in regulating the securities market

1It scrutinises the report filed by the company.
2It holds the company to maintain the balance and record specific details in the proper format.
3It also put sanctions, if there is non-compliance.
4It protects the rights and obligations of the investors.
5It discourage the insider trading and any type of malpractice.

Issues with SEBI

1Recent Report by Hindustan against SEBI chief raised the question of transparency.
2It has been the arm of government and there is less independence.
3It doesn't have legal and institutional framework to investigate any corporate offence.
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Conclusion

Hence, the need of hours is to promote a sense of integrity to uphold the transparency and accountability in the financial system.

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  • Clear definition of SEBI's mandate
  • Structured presentation of role
  • Identifies key regulatory functions
  • Provides concrete examples of SEBI's investor protection role
  • Identifies specific issues and challenges
  • References recent controversy (Hindustan report)
  • Concluding statement emphasizes need for integrity and accountability
  • Balanced assessment with both functions and limitations

Topper

Aniket Ranjan

AIR 482025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial Bodies

Regulatory Bodies

SEBI - role and effectiveness in securities market regulation

Writing Stats

152

Total words

10

Paragraphs

formal and descriptive

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