Investor Charter
Know your rights, responsibilities, and the services we provide as a SEBI-registered Research Analyst.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
Invest with Knowledge & Safety
Empowering every investor to make informed, secure investment decisions through transparent and unbiased research.
Mission
Financial Wellness for Every Investor
Every investor should be able to invest in right investment products based on their needs, manage and monitor them to meet their goals, access reports and enjoy financial wellness.
Business Transacted by the Research Analyst
- To publish research reports based on the research activities of the RA.
- To provide an independent unbiased view on securities.
- To offer unbiased recommendation, disclosing the financial interests in recommended securities.
- To provide research recommendation, based on analysis of publicly available information and known observations.
- To conduct audit annually.
- To ensure that all advertisements are in adherence to the provisions of the Advertisement Code for Research Analysts.
- To maintain records of interactions with all clients including prospective clients (prior to onboarding), where any conversation related to the research services has taken place.
Services Provided to Investors
No Indicative Timelines
- Onboarding of Clients: Sharing of terms and conditions of research services and completing KYC of fee paying clients.
- Disclosure — Business & Conflicts: To disclose information that is material for the client to make an informed decision, including details of business activity, disciplinary history, terms and conditions, details of associates, risks and conflicts of interest, if any.
- Disclosure — AI Tools: To disclose the extent of use of Artificial Intelligence tools in providing research services.
- Disclosure — Third Party Reports: To disclose, while distributing a third party research report, any material conflict of interest of such third party research provider or provide web address that directs a recipient to the relevant disclosures.
- Disclosure — Other Activities: To disclose any conflict of interest of the activities of providing research services with other activities of the research analyst.
- To distribute research reports and recommendations to the clients without discrimination.
- To maintain confidentiality with respect to publication of the research report until made available in the public domain.
- To respect data privacy rights of clients and take measures to protect unauthorized use of their confidential information.
- To disclose the timelines for the services provided by the research analyst to clients and ensure adherence to the said timelines.
- To provide clear guidance and adequate caution notice to clients when providing recommendations for dealing in complex and high-risk financial products/services.
- To treat all clients with honesty and integrity.
- To ensure confidentiality of information shared by clients unless such information is required to be provided in furtherance of discharging legal obligations or a client has provided specific consent to share such information.
Rights of Investors
Responsibilities of Investors
DO'S
- Always deal with SEBI registered Research Analyst.
- Ensure that the Research Analyst has a valid registration certificate.
- Check for SEBI registration number. Refer to SEBI website for the list of all registered Research Analysts.
- Always pay attention towards disclosures made in the research reports before investing.
- Pay your Research Analyst through banking channels only and maintain duly signed receipts.
- Before buying/selling securities, check for the research recommendation provided.
- Ask all relevant questions and clear your doubts before acting on recommendation.
- Seek clarifications and guidance on research recommendations, especially for complex financial products.
- Be aware that you have the right to stop availing the service as per terms.
- Be aware that you have the right to provide feedback on services received.
- Be aware that you will not be bound by any clause which contravenes regulatory provisions.
- Inform SEBI about Research Analyst offering assured or guaranteed returns.
- View SEBI Registered RA List
DON'TS
- Do not provide funds for investment to the Research Analyst.
- Don't fall prey to luring advertisements or market rumors.
- Do not get attracted to limited period discounts, incentives, or gifts.
- Do not share login credentials and password of your trading, demat, or bank accounts.
- Don't allow anyone to trade on behalf of you.
- Do not deal with unregistered Research Analysts.
- Do not blindly follow tips without proper due diligence and verification.
⚠ Important: Always verify the SEBI registration of any Research Analyst before engaging their services. Visit the SEBI website for the list of registered Research Analysts.