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Indian Stock Markets and SEBI Regulation

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy

India’s stock exchanges (BSE, NSE) enable capital formation for firms, with SEBI ensuring investor protection, fair practices, and market transparency. Reforms like demutualization, T+2 settlements, and e-IPOs streamlined trading. Indices like Sensex and Nifty reflect market performance. Students should note the difference between primary and secondary markets, how IPOs raise capital, and the role of credit rating agencies. Current debates include algorithmic trading, corporate governance norms, and insider trading prevention. A thorough exam answer covers the importance of equity markets in mobilizing long-term funds and how listing fosters compliance with accounting standards.

Practice Questions

Which economic concept is described as “the next best alternative foregone”?

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Which term refers to the decrease in the value of a currency relative to foreign currencies?

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What is the “law of diminishing marginal utility”?

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Which of the following measures can reduce a trade deficit?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of Aggregate Demand?

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What is the primary function of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

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What is the term for the price at which demand and supply in a market are equal?

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Which of the following measures is most effective in controlling inflation?

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

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What is meant by “stagflation”?

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