Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is a autonomous body created by the Government of India and  is the regulator of Securities markets in India.

The Preamble of the Securities and Exchange Board of India describes the basic functions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India as

“…..to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto”

SEBI Official Website