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SEBI chief cautions investors against finfluencers and unverified tips

2 sources · first seen 13:02 5 Oct · updated 14:44 5 Oct

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  • SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged investors to rely on regulated products
  • He warned against anonymous tips and exaggerated high-return claims
  • The warning reinforces the importance of regulated channels for Indian retail investors

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SEBI's Project Jagrook investor-awareness drive

SEBI directed brokers to display investor-awareness messages on their websites and apps under Project Jagrook. SEBI, AMFI and market institutions later teased a new investor-focused initiative, while SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey warned against finfluencers, anonymous tips and exaggerated return claims.

Monday, 5 October

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MoneycontrolSEBI Chairman warns investors against finfluencers, exaggerated return claims13:02CNBC-TV18SEBI chief warns investors against finfluencers, anonymous tips and high-return claims14:44