Market surge emphasizes importance of Sebi, SAT: CJI DY Chandrachud
Live MintChief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday emphasized the importance of market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India and its appellate body Securities Appellate Tribunal in view of the relentless surge in stock prices. “It gives you a sense of the market sentiment," justice Chandrachud said, adding that it also “emphasizes the importance of regulatory authorities including Sebi and SAT; just tells that we are into wins, but it is equally important for others to hold their balance and nerves at such times.” He was speaking at the inauguration of a new office premises of SAT at Mittal Court, Nariman Point area of Mumbai. Regulators like Sebi and appellate forums like SAT assumed immense national importance for fostering stable and predictable investment environment, he said. Also | Sebi closes probe into former Unitech promoters, cites lack of evidence “Therefore, it has to be a person, not necessarily someone who has practised securities law or presided over securities regulation cases, but has a robust understanding of the regulation.