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SEBI to Investors: Don't Follow Social Media Trading Gurus

Published: 18 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Markets regulator SEBI has warned investors against relying on "live trading" or "real-time trading" tips shared on social media platforms. The regulator said many such sessions may involve unregistered investment advisory services and misuse of live market data.

Key Takeaways

SEBI advised investors to deal only with SEBI-registered intermediaries and avoid making investment decisions based on tips from self-proclaimed market experts on social media.

Sources

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