R Ltd is a real estate company which was formed in 1950. In about 56 years of its existence, the company has managed to carve out a niche for itself in this sector. Lately, this sector is witnessing a boom due to the fact that the Indian economy is on the rise. The incomes of middle class are rising. More prople can afford to buy homes for themselves due to easy availability of loans and accompanying tax concessions.
To expand its business in India and abroad, the company weighs various options to raise money through equity offerings in India.
Whether to tap equity or debt market, whether to raise money from domestic market or to raise money from domestic market or international market or combination of both? When to raise the necessary finance from money market or capital market ? It is also planning to list itself in New York Stock Exchange to raise money through ADRs. To make its offerings sttractive, it is planning to offer host of financial plans and products to its stakeholders and investors and also expand its listing at NSE after complying with the regulations of SEBI.
How does the SEBI exercise control over 'R' Ltd in the interest of investors?

Explanation

SEBI will exercise control over R Ltd by:
(i) Prohibiting fraudulent and unfair trade practices in the securities market. Undair trade practices include price rigging, making misleading staements, etc.
(ii) Prohibiting insider trading i.e. restricts the persons having access to price sensitive information about the company to take undue advantage of it.
(iii) Examining that adequate disclosure about the terms and conditions of redemption, security conversion and other relevent features of the new instrument at the time of issue is made, so that an investor can make reasonable determination of risks, returns, safety and liquidity of the instrument.