▸ Deal only with SEBI-registered intermediaries

Always verify that you are dealing with a SEBI-registered stock broker/intermediary. Verify the registration details before opening an account or transferring funds.

▸ Beware of assured or guaranteed returns

Do not believe anyone promising guaranteed, assured or fixed returns from stock market investments or trading. Securities market investments are subject to market risks and no legitimate person can guarantee market returns.

▸ Do not follow unsolicited stock tips

Do not act on investment or trading recommendations received through unsolicited calls, SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, social media, emails or other unknown sources.

Take your own informed decision after understanding the investment and associated risks.

▸ Beware of fake trading platforms and scams

Fraudsters may use fake websites, mobile applications, social-media profiles, advertisements, fabricated testimonials and impersonation of legitimate brokers or market professionals to obtain money or personal information.

Always verify the authenticity of the trading platform and the intermediary before making any payment or sharing information.

▸ Never share your trading credentials

Never share your:

• Trading account password
• OTP
• TPIN
• UPI PIN
• Internet banking password
• Debit/Credit card details
• Other authentication credentials

with anyone. Your broker or its employees should not ask you to disclose your password, OTP or other confidential authentication credentials.

▸ Keep your KYC details updated

Keep your registered mobile number, email address, bank account and other KYC/contact details updated with your broker.

Regularly check communications and alerts relating to your trading account.

▸ Verify the bank account before transferring funds

Transfer funds only to the verified and registered bank account of the stock broker, as applicable.

Do not transfer money to personal bank accounts, UPI IDs or bank accounts communicated through unofficial channels.

▸ Be particularly careful with derivatives and options

Trading in futures and options involves substantial risk and may result in significant losses.

Understand the product, margin requirements, leverage, obligations and potential losses before trading in derivatives.

Do not trade in derivatives merely on the basis of tips, rumours or promises of quick profits.

▸ Read before you invest or trade

Read and understand the relevant documents, terms and conditions, risk disclosures and product information before making an investment or trading decision.

Do not sign or accept documents that you do not understand.

▸ Check your trade confirmations and account statements

Regularly verify:

• Trade confirmations
• Contract notes
• Ledger statements
• Holding statements
• Funds/securities balances
• Exchange SMS/email alerts

Immediately report any discrepancy to your broker.

▸ Do not allow anyone to trade on your behalf without proper authorization

Never hand over your trading credentials to another person or allow another person to operate your trading account using your username and password.

▸ Be cautious of social-media influencers

Do not make investment or trading decisions solely on the basis of recommendations, videos, screenshots, testimonials or claims made by social-media influencers or online personalities.

▸ Remember

There is no shortcut to guaranteed profits in the securities market.

If an offer sounds too good to be true, verify it carefully before taking any action.