Regulatory Authorities

Government bodies that enforce rules and ensure fair practices in financial and economic sectors.

Regulatory Authorities are government or statutory bodies responsible for monitoring, controlling, and enforcing rules within specific sectors of the economy. In the financial markets, these authorities ensure transparency, protect investors, maintain fair practices, and uphold systemic stability.

In India, major financial regulators include:

  • SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) – Regulates capital markets and securities.
  • RBI (Reserve Bank of India) – Oversees monetary policy and banking regulations.
  • IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) – Regulates the insurance sector.
  • PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority) – Manages and supervises pension funds.

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