End of story: Zerodha shuts Zero1 initiative for creators amid regulatory uncertaintyDiscount brokerage Zerodha has shut down its media initiative, Zero1 Network, owing to regulatory uncertainty surrounding financial influen...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Indian IT pack falls; MeitY’s e-gaming rulebookIndian IT stocks suffered on Wednesday after HCLTech’s weak Q4 numbers. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
22 Apr, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Fake finfluencers misleading common man: What is SEBI doing to rein in the menace and is it enough?SEBI is actively working to curb the menace of misleading financial advice from unregulated influencers by restricting partnerships between...
26 May, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
Lost money to finfluencers’ advice? All that glitters is not gold, here's how to steer clear of non-credible financial adviceMany individuals have lost significant amounts of money due to following advice from social media influencers, who often lack transparency ...
26 May, 2025, 11.39 AM IST
Wild West of investing! Every 3rd finfluencer openly giving stock tips, shows CFA Institute surveyA CFA Institute study reveals that 33% of financial influencers give stock recommendations, though only 2% are Sebi-registered. With 82% of...
20 Mar, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
Sebi cracks down on finfluencers selling stock tips in the name of educationSebi has issued a draft circular to restrict finfluencers from using the latest share price data when providing educational content. The re...
30 Jan, 2025, 11.33 AM IST
While SIPs grew so did F&O: Why retail investors need to be protected from unregulated fininfluencersThe personal finance sector in India provides a compelling example of the increasing use of social media platforms by individuals and organ...
01 Oct, 2024, 04.38 PM IST
Sebi amends rules to regulate finfluencersSebi has amended regulations to oversee unregistered financial influencers, aiming to reduce potential risks. The new norms restrict associ...
30 Aug, 2024, 03.00 PM IST
Sebi strikes finfluencers: Can Sebi diktat protect investors from dubious investment advices on YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp?To be fair, there’s a lot of good learning material on the Internet. However, while this is great for quick, bite-sized learning, it’s not ...
08 Jul, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
Sebi cracks the whip on finfluencers trying to manipulate IPOsThe move is meant to restrict the impact of finfluencers in the IPO market and help investors have an easier understanding of key features ...
24 May, 2024, 06.38 PM IST
Finfluencer mess: Assessing the need for SEBI interventionThe advent of finfluencers, gaining momentum in the wake of the 2020 global pandemic, has reshaped how individuals engage with financial ma...
28 Nov, 2023, 10.53 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: Decoding the buzz around Sebi’s finfluencer guidelinesWhile many finfluencers provide valuable insights, there has been a growing concern over the potential risks associated with those who migh...
07 Sep, 2023, 08.15 AM IST
Sebi to curb finfluencers to help investors get accurate, unbiased infoWhile many finfluencers provide valuable insights, there has been a growing concern over the potential risks associated with unregulated fi...
03 Sep, 2023, 01.27 PM IST
Sebi to curb finfluencers to help investors get accurate, unbiased informationMoves proposed by Sebi last month not only ensure that investors receive accurate and unbiased information but also help in preserving auth...
03 Sep, 2023, 11.19 AM IST
Explainer: What SEBI’s proposed rules for finfluencers mean for retail investorsThe capital market regulator has been talking about finfluencers and the potential risks they pose by intervening in the investment decisio...
27 Aug, 2023, 10.02 AM IST
Sebi to treat finfluencers selling crorepati dream as fraudulent, misleading activitySebi also wants regulated entities like brokers, mutual funds and exchanges to stop dealing with unregistered finfluencers. After a board m...
30 Jun, 2023, 12.04 PM IST
Expectations set by finfluencers on market returns a problem: Nithin KamathSEBI committee member Nithin Kamath has stated that although investment advisers are helpful to investors, they often set unrealistic expec...
06 Jun, 2023, 01.41 PM IST