The document provides an overview of the Indian capital market. It discusses key concepts like primary and secondary markets, types of financial instruments traded (equity shares, bonds, etc.), participants (issuers, investors, intermediaries), regulatory body SEBI and its roles, sources of long-term financing like equity, debt, retained earnings, and venture capital. The capital market helps raise long-term funds for businesses and channels savings of individuals into productive investments. SEBI regulates and develops the capital market to protect investors and ensure its orderly functioning.