Market structure & regulation

What is SEBI-registered investment adviser?

Also called: RIA, Research analyst

Hinglish mein padhein: SEBI-registered investment adviser kya hota hai?

In India, only SEBI-registered investment advisers (RIAs) and research analysts (RAs) may give personalised stock advice or recommendations for a fee.

Registered entities must display their registration number and follow conduct rules. You can verify registration on SEBI's website.

Unregistered 'tip' groups on messaging apps and social media are a common source of losses and scams.

Related terms

SEBISEBI is India's securities market regulator. It writes the rules for exchanges, brokers, mutual funds, advisers and listed companies.
Pump and dumpA pump and dump is a scam in which promoters of a stock hype it with misleading tips to push the price up, then sell to the buyers they attracted.