The document describes the primary and secondary markets for securities, highlighting how the primary market facilitates the issuance of new securities for capital raising by public and government companies, while the secondary market enables trading of previously issued securities. It outlines the roles of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Ministry of Finance in regulating these markets, emphasizing their responsibilities in maintaining market integrity and protecting investors. Additionally, it details the structure of stock exchanges, including the governing board composition and the regulatory framework under which they operate.