Securities Commission

A Securities Commission is a government regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating securities markets, ensuring fair trading practices, investor protection, and market integrity. In India, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)—established in 1988 and given statutory powers in 1992—serves as the primary securities regulator. SEBI regulates stock exchanges, listed companies, mutual funds, portfolio managers, stockbrokers, and investment advisers. Internationally, equivalent bodies include the SEC (USA), FCA (UK), and MAS (Singapore). A robust securities commission is fundamental to maintaining investor confidence in a country's capital markets.