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SEBI Tightens Defenses Against Fraud
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Executive Summary
SEBI is deploying verification tools and AI surveillance to curb scams and mis-selling as India's retail investor base nears 14 crore
- SEBI Check lets investors verify registered intermediary payment handles in under 30 seconds
- SEBI has mandated a valid identifier for UPI handles used to collect investor funds
- Stock exchanges must maintain white lists of approved broker mobile apps to block clones
- SEBI is using AI tools R(AI)DAR and Sudarshan to detect fraudulent ads and advisers
- The regulator is monitoring social media and search platforms for misleading investment content
- SCORES 2.0 and SMART ODR have improved grievance redressal and dispute resolution
- SEBI also lowered some bond investment thresholds and is phasing in retail algorithmic trading
Quick Facts
- What: Tightening digital safeguards against market fraud and mis-selling
- Where: India's capital markets and online investing platforms
- Why: To protect investors from scams, cloned apps, and misleading promotions
- Who: SEBI and chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
- When: As retail participation has risen to about 14 crore
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SEBI deploys AI surveillance and platform oversight in India to curb fraud as investor base expands.