SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) was established in 1988 by the Government of India and was upgraded to a statutory body in 1992 with the passing of the SEBI Act. SEBI consists of a chairman, two government nominees, one RBI nominee, and five other whole-time members appointed by the central government. SEBI's mission is to protect investors, promote the development of the securities market, and regulate the market. Its functions include regulatory functions like registering and regulating stock exchanges, brokers, and mutual funds, as well as developmental functions like investor education and research.