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Financial Markets Division

Introduction

Financial Markets Division is primarily responsible for policy issues related to the development of the securities markets and matters incidental thereto like, External Commercial Borrowings and Foreign Portfolio flows under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 other than enforcement work. Since 2013, the Division is entrusted with the development of commodity derivative markets. The division looks after the administrative matters of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT). The division facilitates the financial Markets Regulatory dialogues with Countries like USA, UK and Japan etc and engages in other such international dialogues and cooperation.

FM Division is responsible for the administration of SEBI Act, Securities Contracts Regulation (SCRA) Act 1956, Depositories Act, 1996 and Section 20 of the Indian Trust Act, 1882 and related regulations and notifications thereunder. Issues related to erstwhile Forward Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1952 is also handled in the FM Division.

Mandate of the Division

The Division envisions to establish India as a global leader in financial markets that are robust, transparent, and efficient, fostering sustainable economic growth and ensuring financial stability. Our vision encompasses a financial ecosystem that is inclusive, facilitating broad-based economic development and empowering every citizen with access to financial services and opportunities for wealth creation.

The Financial Market Division is committed to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, market participants, academic institutions, and international organizations, to realize our vision and mission. We pledge to operate with transparency, integrity, and accountability, continuously seeking to improve our effectiveness in fostering a financial market environment that supports India's aspirations of Viksit Bharat by 2047 for inclusive growth through economic prosperity and social well-being.

Scheme

The DEA has notified the establishment of Guarantee Scheme for Corporate Debt (GSCD) Vide Gazette Notification dated 26 July 2023 for the purpose of providing guarantee cover against debt to be raised by Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF) which will act as a backstop in the corporate debt market, in times of market dislocation. Under this scheme, budgetary allocation of Rs. 310 crore to GFCD (Trust) shall be made in the six years from FY 2023-24 to 2028-29.

Contact Details

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