Business Studies

Financial Markets

Question:

Explain the objectives and functions of SEBI.

Answer:

Objectives of SEBI
Functions of SEBI
Keeping in mind the emerging nature of the securities market in India, SEBI was entrusted with the twin task of both regulation and development of the securities market. It has certain functions
Regulatory Functions
(i) Registration of brokers and sub-brokers and other players in the market.
(ii) Registration of collective investment schemes and mutual funds.
(iii) Regulation of stock brokers, portfolio exchanges, underwriters and merchant bankers and the business in stock exchanges and any other securities market.
(iv) Regulation of takenover bids by companies.
(v) Calling for information by undertaking inspection conducting enquiries and audits of stock exchanges and intermediaries.
(vi) Levying for or other charges for carrying out the purposes of the act.
(vii) Performing and exercising such power under Securities Contracts Act, 1956, as may be delegated by the Government of India.
Development Functions
(i) Training of intermediaries of the securities market.
(ii) Conducting research and publishing information useful to all market segments.
(iii) Undertaking measures to develop the capital markets by adopting a flexible approach.
Protective Functions
(i) Prohibition of fraudulent and unfair trade practice like making misleading statements, manipulations, price rigging etc.
(ii) Controlling insider trading and imposing penalties for such practices.
(iii) Undertaking steps for investor protection.
(iv) Promotion of fair practices and code of conduct in securities market.

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Financial Markets

Q 1.

Explain the various segments of NSE.

Q 2.

State the objectives of the NSE.

Q 3.

Explain the objectives and functions of SEBI.

Q 4.

What relationship do you see between the movement of indices in world markets and NSE indices?

Q 5.

Give details of all the indices mentioned above, you can find information on the web or business magazines.

Q 6.

Explain the various money Market Instruments.

Q 7.

What is a Treasury Bill?

Q 8.

What conclusions can you draw from the various movements of NSE stock indices?

Q 9.

What are the regulations of SEBI that the company must comply with?

Q 10.

What are the objectives of the SEBI?

Q 11.

What factors affect the movement of stock indices? Elaborate on the nature of these factors.

Q 12.

What are the methods of floatation in Primary Market?

Q 13.

‘R’ Limited is a real estate company which was formed in 1950. In about 56 years of its existence the company has managed to carve out a niche for itself in this sector. Lately, this sector is witnessing a boom due to the fact, that the Indian economy is on the rise. The incomes of middle class are rising. More people can afford to buy homes for themselves due lo easy availability of loans and accompanying tax concessions.
To expand its business in India and abroad the company is weight various options to raise money through equity offerings in India. Whether to tap equity or debt, market whether to raise money from domestic market or international market or combination of both? When their to raise the necessary finance from money market or capital market. It is also planning to list itself in New York Stock Exchange to raise money through ADR’s. To make its offerings attractive it is planning to offer host of financial plans products to its stakeholders and investors and also expand it’s listing at NSE after complying with the regulations of SEBI.

1. What benefits will the company derive from listing at NSE?

Q 14.

What are the functions of a Stock Exchange?

Q 15.

What are the functions of a Financial Market?

Q 16.

Explain the Capital Market reforms in India.

Q 17.

“Money Market is essentially a Market for short term funds.” Discuss.

Q 18.

What is the OTCEI?

Q 19.

What do you mean by a stock index? How is it calculated?

Q 20.

How does the SEBI exercise control over ‘R’ Limited in the interest of investors?

Q 21.

Distinguish between Capital Market and Money Market.