What is the role/contribution of SEBI in Investor protection?


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ROLE/CONTRIBUTION OF SEBI IN INVESTOR PROTECTION :
(1) Issue of guidelines: SEBI has issued guidelines to companies (bringing new issues
in the market) mutual funds, portfolio managers, merchant bankers, underwriters,
lead managers, etc. These guidelines are for bringing transparency in their
operations and also for avoiding exploitation of investors by one way or the other.
SEBI has introduced a code of advertisement for public issues for ensuring fair and
truthful disclosures. In order to reduce the cost of issue, the underwriting is made
optional on certain terms. These steps are also for the protection of investors. SEBI
keeps watch on all intermediaries and see that they follow the guidelines in the right
spirit. It also takes panel actions when the guidelines are not followed. These steps
give protection to investors.
(2) Public interest advertisements: SEBI issues public interest advertisements to
enlighten investors on the basic features of various instruments and minimum
precautions they should take before choosing an investment. The SEBI desires to
create an awareness among investors about their rights and about remedies if
problem arise. It has published some booklets for the information and guidance of
investors.
(3) Dealing with complaints of investors: The investors can make complaints to SEBI
if they face problems relating to their investment in industrial securities and financial
assets. SEBI receives thousands of complaints relating to non-receipt of refund
orders, allotment letters, non-receipt of dividend or interest and delays in the transfer
of shares and debentures. SEBI is making efforts to solve such complaints through
appropriate measures.
SEBI is keen to solve the complaints of investors and wants to protect their interests.
It is committed to co-operating with various consumer redressal forum in this regard.
Although, a large number of complaints reaching SEBI are being redressed, still a
large number of complaints remain unredressed.

(4) Investor education: SEBI is aware that investor education is important for his
protection. It encourages the formation of investor associations that disseminate
information through news letters. More than nine such associations are registered
with SEBI. SEBI is bringing out two monthly publications for the investors. These are:
(a),SEBI- Market Review, (b) SEBI News-letter. These publications are for the
education, guidance and protection of investors.
(5) Investor surveys: SEBI has also conducted surveys in respect of investment and
opportunities for the benefit of small investors. The findings of the surveys are given
wide publicity so as to provide proper guidance to investors regarding their
investment decisions.
(6) Introduction to stockinvest: SEBI has introduced stockinvest as a new instrument
useful while submitting application for shares. This new instrument introduced
through the co-operation of banks gives protection to investors as they get interest on
the application money till the allotment of shares. [For details, refer Ch. No. 19]
(7) Disclosures by companies: SEBI has introduced norms for disclosure of half yearly
unaudited results of companies. It has also revised the format of prospectus to
provide more information to investors. It also insists that every share application. form
is accompanied by an abridged prospectus. The provisions relating to disclosures are
for the information and protection of small/average investors.
(8) Code regarding takeovers: SEBI has now issued code regarding takeovers of
companies, mergers and amalgamations. It has introduced regulations governing
substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers and lays down the conditions under
which disclosures and mandatory public offers have to be made to the shareholders.
Here, the purpose is to protect the interests of investors even when they are not
directly party to such takeovers.


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