The document summarizes problems in the Indian capital markets before 1992 such as lack of regulation, poor disclosure, and dominance by brokers. It then outlines major reforms by SEBI after 1992 to regulate markets and intermediaries, introduce electronic trading systems, and strengthen surveillance. Key regulatory bodies for the capital markets are described as SEBI, RBI, and the Department of Company Affairs. Major crashes and rallies in the markets are also briefly mentioned.