What is insider trading?

"Buying or selling stocks based on publicly available information" "Trading stocks based on information not available to the public" "Investing in companies based on ethical considerations" "Predicting stock market trends using technical analysis"

Which Indian regulatory body is responsible for discouraging insider trading?

"Reserve Bank of India (RBI)" "Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)" "Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)" "National Stock Exchange (NSE)"

What kind of information can lead to insider trading?

"Publicly available earnings reports" "Analyst opinions published in financial newspapers" "Unpublished price-sensitive information" "Historical stock price data"

Why is insider trading considered illegal?

"It creates an unfair advantage for those with insider information" "It discourages investment in the stock market" "It violates ethical principles of fairness and transparency" "All of the above"

What could be a potential consequence of engaging in insider trading?

"Increased market volatility" "Improved investor confidence" "Substantial fines and prison sentences" "Enhanced market efficiency"