SEBI’s F&O crackdown: what changed in 2024–25, and why
After data showed most retail F&O traders losing money, SEBI tightened the rules. The six big changes — bigger lots, fewer weekly expiries, upfront premium — explained.
Who protects you: SEBI, RBI, AMFI and IRDAI
Four watchdogs stand between you and financial chaos. Who does what — and how knowing this protects your money.
How to spot a stock-market scam
"Guaranteed returns," hot tips on Telegram, double-your-money schemes — the warning signs of a scam, with real recent cases.
Research Analyst vs Investment Adviser: know the difference
Both are SEBI-registered, but they do very different jobs. Knowing which is which tells you exactly what you're getting — and protects you.
Insider trading explained: what it is and how SEBI catches it
Insider trading is one of the market's biggest crimes. In simple words: what it is, why it is unfair, and how SEBI uses rules and technology to catch it.
How a SEBI-registered Research Analyst's model portfolio works
What it means when a model portfolio comes from a SEBI-registered Research Analyst — the rules that apply, what you can expect, and how it differs from an unregistered tipster.
Why We Want High Returns but Fear Risk: The Indian Investor Paradox
India's investors want high returns but remain deeply afraid of taking risks—a fascinating paradox highlighted by the SEBI Investor Survey 2025. As access to investment products and information grows, the real challenge is shifting from more choices to better guidance, trust and informed financial d
21 Crore Demat Accounts — But How Many Indians Are Actually Investing?
India has crossed 21 crore demat accounts. Sounds like a massive investing revolution. But SEBI's data reveals a more nuanced story: accounts are growing much faster than active, sustained participation. So, are Indians really becoming long-term investors—or are we simply opening more accounts?
SEBI Investor Survey - 63% of Indian Households Know About Investing. Only 9.5% Actually Invest.
SEBI Investor Survey 2025 reveals a massive gap between awareness and participation in India’s securities markets
Anchor Investors Entered 242 IPOs. But Who Stayed Invested After the Lock-In?
Anchor investors are often seen as a stamp of confidence in an IPO. But SEBI's latest study suggests that the more revealing story may begin after the IPO is listed. How much did these investors actually sell after the lock-in periods, and did their behaviour differ from what retail investors might
87.7% of Retail F&O Traders Lost Money in FY26. So Who Made the Money?
SEBI's latest data reveals that individual F&O traders collectively lost ₹91,685 crore in FY26, with options accounting for 92% of those losses. But F&O is essentially a zero-sum game before transaction costs. If one side is losing, someone on the other side is gaining. So what are those winners doi