Central Act
The Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992
An Act to provide for the establishment of a Board 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.
| Act number | 15 of 1992 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1992-04-04 |
| In force from | 1992-01-30 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance |
| Department | Department of Economic Affairs |
| Sections | 92 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 come into force?
It came into force on 1992-01-30, having been enacted on 1992-04-04.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs).
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