Who are the Market Infrastructure Institutions and Market

Market Infrastructure Institutions and Market Intermediaries

Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs): Provide infrastructure to facilitate transactions in the securities market, including Stock Exchanges, Depositories, and Clearing Corporations.
Stock Exchanges: Nation-wide computerized screen-based trading platforms for buying and selling securities, such as BSE Limited (BSE), National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), and Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited (MSE).
Clearing Corporations: Guarantee settlement of trades executed on Stock Exchanges, ensuring buyers receive securities and sellers receive payment.
Depositories: Hold securities in dematerialized/electronic form, providing demat services through Depository Participants (DPs), such as National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL).

Definition: Support the process of executing orders for buying or selling securities, dealing in securities, and providing relevant information.
Types: Include stock brokers, depository participants, merchant bankers, share and transfer agents, and registrars.
Registration: All market intermediaries are registered with SEBI and must abide by prescribed norms to protect investors.

Investment Goals: Identify personal investment goals, objectives, and risk appetite.
Investment Decision: Reflect individual needs and requirements, considering risk appetite and desired preferences.
Investment Risks: Understand that every investment carries the risk of change in inherent value.
Informed Decision: Make informed decisions before investing, carefully reading company information and disclosures.
SEBI Registered Investment Adviser: May be approached for investment advice, with a list available on the SEBI website.
Caution: Exercise caution against unsolicited investment advice from unregistered investment advisers.