SEBI | Investor Complaints Cell (2024)

FAQs

How do I contact SEBI? ›

1800-266-7575 or 1800-22-7575

The toll free helpline service is available to investors from all over India and is in 8 languages viz. English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada. The toll free helpline service is available on all days from 9:00 A.M to 6:00 P.M (excluding declared holidays).

You can lodge your complaint online with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and subsequently view its status. Users can register their complaints by filling up this online form, send reminder for their complaints and view status of their complaint.

For any queries, feedback or assistance, please contact SEBI Office on Toll Free Helpline at 1800 22 7575 / 1800 266 7575.

Note that every stockbroker must prominently display its SEBI registered ID on its the official website. You can also check for the broker's National Stock Exchange (NSE) or Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) registered ID. If you find them, it means the broker is registered.

"For regulating the market, SEBI charges 0.0001% of the turnover for both buy & sell transactions.

Organisational structure of SEBI

The regulatory body is managed by its members, which consist of the following: The chairman is nominated by the Union Government of India. Two members from the Union Finance Ministry. One member from the Reserve Bank of India.

Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) is an online platform available to the citizens 24x7 to lodge their grievances to the public authorities on any subject related to service delivery. It is a single portal connected to all the Ministries/Departments of Government of India and States.

Register your complaint with Ministry of Corporate Affairs | National Government Services Portal.

Broker misconduct refers to a range of unethical or illegal activities conducted by financial professionals that violate securities laws, regulations, or their fiduciary duty to clients. These actions can result in significant financial losses for investors and undermine the integrity of the financial markets.

What are the powers of SEBI? ›

Market Regulation: SEBI regulates the activities of stock exchanges, market intermediaries, and issuers. It sets guidelines for market operations, listing requirements, and investor protection measures. Enforcement: SEBI has the power to investigate, issue orders, and impose penalties.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new framework to simplify bonus share trading. Starting October 1, 2024, bonus shares will be available for T+2 trading, reducing the time from the record date for credit and trading.

☞ Fill the complaint registration form containing personal details ☞ Provide the complaint details ☞ Ensure that you fill the mandatory fields on the form. These fields include Name, Address for correspondence, State, Email Address of Investor and PAN Card no. in case of complaints against the broker.

SEBI has mandated market infrastructure institutions or MIIs to eliminate slab-wise transaction charges, introducing a uniform fee structure effective October 1, 2024. This move is expected to enhance transparency and reduce costs for investors while significantly impacting the revenue models of broking firms.

Madhabi Puri Buch, born in 1966, is the current chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the first woman to hold this role. She is married to Dhawal Buch. the couple have a son named Abhay.

To facilitate replies to various queries of the general public and on guiding them with regard to grievances in matters relating to securities market, SEBI launched toll free helpline service number 1800 266 7575 or 1800 22 7575 on December 30, 2011.

Regulated Advice: Being regulated by SEBI, RIAs adhere to strict guidelines, ensuring ethical and transparent conduct. Conflict-Free: Unlike brokers or agents, SEBI RIAs do not earn commissions from selling financial products, reducing the potential for conflicts of interest.