This edition of The Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, amended up to 1-2-2026, presents the updated and authoritative text of the law governing the regulation of securities markets in India. Enacted as Act 15 of 1992 (dated 4-4-1992) and subsequently amended, including by the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 (Act 33 of 2021), this publication offers a reliable statutory reference for academic, professional, and practical use.

Published as a Bare Act with short comments, the book reproduces the legislation in its original and amended form, maintaining the precise language of the statute while providing brief explanatory notes for ease of understanding. It includes the complete text of the SEBI Act, 1992, as currently in force, along with all relevant Rules and Regulations framed thereunder, consolidated and updated to reflect the legal position applicable in 2026.

The content comprehensively covers:
• Establishment, powers, and functions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
• Regulation of stock exchanges, intermediaries, and securities markets
• Registration, supervision, and control of market participants
• Prohibition of fraudulent and unfair trade practices
• Insider trading and market manipulation provisions
• Investigation, inspection, and enforcement powers of SEBI
• Adjudication, penalties, and settlement mechanisms
• Appellate remedies and jurisdiction of tribunals
• SEBI Rules, Regulations, and allied statutory provisions

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Law students and candidates preparing for professional and competitive examinations
• Practicing advocates, company secretaries, and compliance professionals
• Chartered accountants, investment advisors, and market intermediaries
• Academicians and researchers in corporate and securities law
• Regulatory and corporate professionals requiring an up-to-date legal reference

Accurate, current, and clearly presented, this 2026 edition serves as a dependable source for understanding and applying the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, within the evolving framework of India’s securities regulation.