Mumbai – SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey warned investors on Monday that while digital tools let us trade from our phones, they also give fraudsters new ways to trick people.
He spoke at the start of India’s week‑long “World Investor Week 2025,” a global initiative by IOSCO to raise awareness about fraud and the basics of investing.
Pandey highlighted a recent SEBI survey that looked at 90,000 households across the country. The study showed that only 36 % of investors have good or moderate knowledge about the securities market. That knowledge gap makes them more vulnerable to scams and shady offers that promise guaranteed returns.
He said the securities market powers India’s growth and that we all share the duty to keep it honest and transparent.
The survey, done in partnership with the AMFI, NSE, BSE, NSDL and CDSL, gives a clear, data‑driven picture of we’re investing right now. This evidence will guide future steps to make markets safer and more inclusive.
India’s investor base has grown significantly. The survey found that 63 % of households—about 213 million—know at least one securities product. Yet actual trading remains low: only 9.5 % of households, roughly 32 million, actually participate. That leaves huge room for growth.
When SEBI spots non‑registered influencers or receives complaints about them, the Chairman said the agency investigates thoroughly. If influencer activity violates SEBI’s rules, the matter is forwarded to digital platforms like Google, Meta, X and Telegram, which then remove the content. SEBI compiles and shares data quarterly and notes a steady drop in such violations.
The message from SEBI’s top official: stay informed, invest wisely, and report any suspicious activity.
Source: ianslive
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