Selling Stock Tips on Telegram, WhatsApp, or Instagram? Read This Before You Start.
Social media is full of stock tips, buy/sell calls, and paid subscription groups. But many people don’t realise that SEBI has strict rules for anyone offering stock market advice in India—especially if money is involved.
Whether you run a Telegram channel, WhatsApp group, Instagram page, or private community, paid stock advice is a regulated activity.
If you charge for:
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Stock tips
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Buy/sell calls
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Premium groups
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Monthly subscriptions
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Trading reports
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Market analysis
…then you must be registered with SEBI as an Investment Advisor (IA) or Research Analyst (RA).
What Many Don’t Know About SEBI Regulations
SEBI created strict rules to protect investors from misinformation, fraud, and market manipulation. Violating these rules can lead to serious consequences.
Here’s what every creator or advisor must know:
✓ Paid stock tips without SEBI registration are illegal
Any unregistered person offering paid advice is violating SEBI (IA) Regulations and can face enforcement action.
✓ No guaranteed returns
You cannot claim fixed profits, risk-free gains, or “sure-shot” returns. These are considered misleading and prohibited.
✓ No performance screenshots or testimonials
Sharing profit screenshots, client results, or back-tested performance without disclosures is a violation.
✓ Clear disclosures are mandatory
All advice must include disclaimers, conflict-of-interest statements, and compliance disclosures.
✓ Penalties can be severe
SEBI can impose:
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Financial penalties
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Compulsory refunds
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Trading bans
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Cease-and-desist orders
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Criminal proceedings in extreme cases
Compliance is not optional—it’s essential.
Why SEBI Registration Matters
Being a SEBI-registered IA or RA gives you:
✔ Legal permission to charge for advice
✔ Higher credibility with clients
✔ Protection against complaints or disputes
✔ Access to structured compliance systems
✔ Long-term business sustainability
Most importantly, it ensures investor protection and builds trust in your brand.
Planning to Offer Paid Advisory or Research Services?
Before you start selling tips, calls, or reports, make sure your SEBI registration and compliance systems are in place.
We help with:
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IA / RA SEBI registration
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Documentation & eligibility
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Compliance systems
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Disclosure frameworks
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Audit preparation
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Risk management policies
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Complaint handling systems
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