Question 1
Which regulator is the primary authority overseeing the securities market in India, including Portfolio Managers?
Correct Answer:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Question 2
Which of the following functions is performed in the primary market?
Correct Answer:
Issuance of new securities by a company to raise capital
Question 3
A Depository Participant (DP) in the Indian securities market acts primarily as a:
Correct Answer:
Agent of a depository providing demat account services to investors
Question 4
In India, the two depositories that hold securities in dematerialised form are:
Correct Answer:
NSDL and CDSL
Question 5
What is the standard settlement cycle currently followed for equity trades in the Indian cash market?
Correct Answer:
T+1
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