what is insider trading in sebi

What Is Insider Trading and Why Is It Illegal? SEBI Rules Explained

• Created January 20, 2026
• Author Raj Gaikar
• Reading Time: 3 minutes

Introduction: Why Insider Trading Matters in Financial MarketsFinancial markets function on trust, transparency, and equal access to information. Insider trading directly challenges these principles by allowing a few participants to gain an unfair advantage over others. For retail investors and t...