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SEBI ReportPublished 20 Aug 2026Read time 1 minEffective 20 Aug 2026

SEBI Warns Investors About Live Trading Tips on Social Media

SEBI has warned investors about live trading strategies shared on social media.

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What happened

SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India — India's stock market regulator) has issued a public caution about live trading strategies being shared on social media platforms. The regulator is alerting investors to be careful before following such content. The specific details of the caution are limited in the source provided.

Why it matters

Unregulated trading advice on social media can mislead ordinary investors into risky decisions. SEBI periodically issues such cautions to protect retail investors from potential fraud or market manipulation. Following unverified trading tips has caused significant financial losses for many Indian families in the past.

What to check

  • →Check whether any person sharing live trading strategies on social media is registered with SEBI as an Investment Adviser or Research Analyst
  • →Look at SEBI's official website (sebi.gov.in) for the full text of this caution and any names or platforms mentioned
  • →Find out if any trading group, influencer, or channel you follow holds a valid SEBI registration before trusting their advice
  • →Consider whether any trading tip you received on WhatsApp, YouTube, Telegram, or Instagram came with proper risk disclosures
  • →Ask your broker or bank relationship manager about how to verify if a financial advisor is SEBI-registered

This is general information, not financial advice. Check your own position with your lender or an adviser.

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