Advisory to Investors

“Attention Investors!

Beware of fixed/guaranteed/regular returns/ capital protection schemes. Brokers or their
authorized persons or any of their associates are not authorized to offer
fixed/guaranteed/regular returns/ capital protection on your investment or authorized to
enter into any loan agreement with you to pay interest on the funds offered by you. Please
note that in case of default of a member claim for funds or securities given to the broker under
any arrangement/ agreement of indicative return will not be accepted by the relevant
Committee of the Exchange as per the approved norms.
Do not keep funds idle with the Stock Broker. Please note that your stock broker has to return
the credit balance lying with them, within three working days in case you have not done any
transaction within the last 30 calendar days. Please note that in case of default of a Member, claim for funds and securities, without any transaction on the exchange will not be accepted by the relevant Committee of the Exchange as per the approved norms.
Check the frequency of accounts settlement opted for. If you have opted for running an account, please ensure that your broker settles your account and, in any case, not later than once in 90 days (or 30 days if you have opted for 30 days settlement).
Brokers are not permitted to accept the transfer of securities as a margin. Securities offered as margin/ collateral MUST remain in the account of the client. Clients are not permitted to place any securities with the broker or associate of the broker or authorized person of the broker for any reason. A broker can take securities belonging to clients only for the settlement of securities sold by the client.
Stock Brokers can be pledged to the broker only by way of a ‘margin pledge’ created in the Depository system. w.e.f. September 01, 2020. Update your email id and mobile number with your stock broker / depository participant and receive OTP directly from depository on your email id and/or mobile number to create pledge. Check your securities / MF / bonds in the consolidated account statement issued by NSDL/CDSL every month.
Always keep your contact details viz. Mobile number/Email ID updated with the stockbroker.
Email and mobile number are mandatory and you must provide the same to your broker for
updating in Exchange records. You must immediately take up the matter with Stock
Broker/Exchange if you are not receiving the messages from Exchange/Depositories
regularly.
Don’t ignore any emails/SMSs received from the Exchange for trades done by you. Verify the
same with the Contract notes/Statement of accounts received from your broker and report
the discrepancy, if any, to your broker in writing immediately and if the Stock Broker does not
respond, please take this up with the Exchange/Depositories forthwith.
Check messages sent by Exchanges on a weekly basis regarding funds and securities balances
reported by the trading member, compare it with the weekly statement of account sent by
broker and immediately raise a concern to the exchange if you notice a discrepancy.
Please do not transfer funds, for the purposes of trading to anyone, including an authorized
person or an associate of the broker, other than a SEBI registered Stockbroker.”
Do not deal with unregistered intermediaries (who are not registered with SEBI/Exchanges).
In case of the declaration of the trading member as a defaulter, the claims of clients against such a defaulter member would be subject to norms for eligibility of claims for compensation from IPF to the clients of the defaulter member. These norms are available on the Exchange website at the following link: https://www.nseindia.com/invest/about-defaulter-section.
https://www.bseindia.com/static/investors/Claim_against_Defaulter.aspx
It has been observed that there are various unsolicited messages being circulated in the market whereby some unscrupulous persons / entities operating through Indian and International mobile numbers, through impersonation on social media platforms like WhatsApp Groups, Telegram Channels, Facebook, Instagram Channels, etc. are falsely claiming to be associated with reputed financial institutions, showcasing fake certificates purportedly issued by SEBI/ Exchanges. In context of the above, investors are advised to be aware about such suspicious entities / persons and abstain from dealing in any schemes of unauthorised collective investments / portfolio management, indicative/ guaranteed /fixed returns / payments. Investors are guided to verify the authentication of offer by visiting the official website or tagging official social media handles or by calling customer care no. / email / phone no. Investors are advised to not to participate / subscribe to any such product / scheme being offered. For clients’ information & awareness in context of the Unauthorised Market Practices, the exchanges have issued the press releases on their websites which are as follows:

NSE: https://www.nseindia.com/invest/advisory-for-investors

BSE: https://www.bseindia.com/markets/MarketInfo/MediaRelease.aspx

………. Issued in the interest of Investors”

Sr.No.	Activity	Expected Timelines
1	KYC entered into KRA System and CKYCR	10 days of account opening
2	Client Onboarding	Immediate, but not later than one week
3	Order execution	Immediate on receipt of order, but not later than the same day
4	Allocation of Unique Client Code	Before trading
5	Copy of duly completed Client Registration Documents to clients	7 days from the date of upload of Unique Client Code to the Exchange by the trading member
6	Issuance of contract notes	24 hours of execution of trades
7	Collection of upfront margins from client	Before initiation of trade
8	Issuance of intimations regarding other margin due payments	At the end of the T day
9	Settlement of client funds	30 days / 90 days for running account settlement (RAS) as per the preference of client. If consent not given for RAS – within 24 hours of pay-out
10	‘Statement of Accounts’ for Funds, Securities and Commodities	Weekly basis (Within four trading days of following week)
11	Issuance of retention statement of funds/commodities	5 days from the date of settlement
12	Issuance of Annual Global Statement	30 days from the end of the financial year
13	Investor grievances redressal	30 days from the receipt of the complaint

Sr.No.	Type of Activity	Timelines for Activity
1	Receipt of Complaint	Day of complaint (C Day).
2	Additional information sought from the investor, if any, and provisionally forwarded to stock broker.	C + 7 Working days.
3	Registration of the complaint and forwarding to the stock broker.	C+8 Working Days i.e. T day.
4	Amicable Resolution.	T+15 Working Days.
5	Refer to Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC), in case of no amicable resolution.	T+16 Working Days.
6	Complete resolution process post GRC.	T + 30 Working Days.
7	In case where the GRC Member requires additional information, GRC order shall be completed within.	T + 45 Working Days.
8	Implementation of GRC Order.	On receipt of GRC Order, if the order is in favour of the investor, debit the funds of the stock broker. Order for debit is issued immediately or as per the directions given in GRC order.
9	In case the stock broker is aggrieved by the GRC order, will provide intention to avail arbitration	Within 7 days from receipt of order.
10	If intention from stock broker is received and the GRC order amount is upto Rs.20 lakhs	Investor is eligible for interim relief from Investor Protection Fund (IPF). The interim relief will be 50% of the GRC order amount or Rs.2 lakhs whichever is less. The same shall be provided after obtaining an Undertaking from the investor.
11	Stock Broker shall file for arbitration	Within 6 months from the date of GRC recommendation
12	In case the stock broker does not file for arbitration within 6 months	The GRC order amount shall be released to the investor after adjusting the amount released as interim relief, if any.

Sr.No.	DOs	DON’Ts
1	Read all documents and conditions being agreed before signing the account opening form.	Do not deal with unregistered stock broker.
2	Receive a copy of KYC, copy of account opening documents and Unique Client Code.	Do not forget to strike off blanks in your account opening and KYC.
3	Read the product / operational framework / timelines related to various Trading and Clearing & Settlement processes.	Do not submit an incomplete account opening and KYC form.
4	Receive all information about brokerage, fees and other charges levied.	Do not forget to inform any change in information linked to trading account and obtain confirmation of updation in the system.
5	Register your mobile number and email ID in your trading, demat and bank accounts to get regular alerts on your transactions.	Do not transfer funds, for the purposes of trading to anyone other than a stock broker. No payment should be made in name of employee of stock broker.
6	If executed, receive a copy of Power of Attorney. However, Power of Attorney is not a mandatory requirement as per SEBI / Stock Exchanges. Before granting Power of Attorney, carefully examine the scope and implications of powers being granted.	Do not ignore any emails / SMSs received with regards to trades done, from the Stock Exchange and raise a concern, if discrepancy is observed.
7	Receive contract notes for trades executed, showing transaction price, brokerage, GST and STT etc. as applicable, separately, within 24 hours of execution of trades.	Do not opt for digital contracts, if not familiar with computers.
8	Receive funds and securities / commodities on time within 24 hours from pay-out.	Do not share trading password.
9	Verify details of trades, contract notes and statement of account and approach relevant authority for any discrepancies. Verify trade details on the Exchange websites from the trade verification facility provided by the Exchanges.	Do not fall prey to fixed / guaranteed returns schemes.
10	Receive statement of accounts periodically. If opted for running account settlement, account has to be settled by the stock broker as per the option given by the client (30 or 90 days).	Do not fall prey to fraudsters sending emails and SMSs luring to trade in stocks / securities promising huge profits.
11	In case of any grievances, approach stock broker or Stock Exchange or SEBI for getting the same resolved within prescribed timelines.	Do not follow herd mentality for investments. Seek expert and professional advice for your investments.

Sr.No.	Guidance
1	Always deal with a SEBI registered Depository Participant for opening a demat account.
2	Read all the documents carefully before signing them.
3	Before granting Power of attorney to operate your demat account to an intermediary like Stock Broker, Portfolio Management Services (PMS) etc., carefully examine the scope and implications of powers being granted.
4	Always make payments to registered intermediary using banking channels. No payment should be made in name of employee of intermediary.
5	Accept the Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS) book from your DP only (pre- printed with a serial number along with your Client ID) and keep it in safe custody and do not sign or issue blank or partially filled DIS slips. Always mention the details like ISIN, number of securities accurately. In case of any queries, please contact your DP or broker and it should be signed by all demat account holders. Strike out any blank space on the slip and Cancellations or corrections on the DIS should be initialed or signed by all the account holder(s). Do not leave your instruction slip book with anyone else. Do not sign blank DIS as it is equivalent to a bearer cheque.
6	Inform any change in your Personal Information (for example address or Bank Account details, email ID, Mobile number) linked to your demat account in the prescribed format and obtain confirmation of updation in system
7	Mention your Mobile Number and email ID in account opening form to receive SMS alerts and regular updates directly from depository.
8	Always ensure that the mobile number and email ID linked to your demat account are the same as provided at the time of account opening/updation.
9	Do not share password of your online trading and demat account with anyone.
10	Do not share One Time Password (OTP) received from banks, brokers, etc. These are meant to be used by you only.
11	Do not share login credentials of e-facilities provided by the depositories such as e-DIS/demat gateway, SPEED-e/easiest etc. with anyone else.
12	Demat is mandatory for any transfer of securities of Listed public limited companies with few exceptions.
13	If you have any grievance in respect of your demat account, please write to designated email IDs of depositories or you may lodge the same with SEBI online at https://scores.gov.in/scores/Welcome.html
14	Keep a record of documents signed, DIS issued and account statements received.
15	As Investors you are required to verify the transaction statement carefully for all debits and credits in your account. In case of any unauthorized debit or credit, inform the DP or your respective Depository.
16	Appoint a nominee to facilitate your heirs in obtaining the securities in your demat account, on completion of the necessary procedures.
17	Register for Depository’s internet based facility or download mobile app of the depository to monitor your holdings.
18	Ensure that, both, your holding and transaction statements are received periodically as instructed to your DP. You are entitled to receive a transaction statement every month if you have any transactions.
19	Do not follow herd mentality for investments. Seek expert and professional advice for your investments
20	Beware of assured/fixed returns.

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