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SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced that the market regulator has removed more than 1.2 lakh misleading internet media posts by unregistered financial influencers. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is deploying an artificial intelligence tool named Sudarshan to monitor rule violations. This AI system tracks audio, video, and other content in multiple languages to detect instances of misleading investment advice or non-compliance.

Pandey reiterated that SEBI regulations clearly state that investment advisory services can only be provided by registered entities. While acknowledging the right to freedom of speech and the right to financial literacy, he drew a clear distinction between genuine educational content and misleading investment recommendations.

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Right To Express Views Fully Recognised

He stated: "People have every right to express their views and acquire financial education, and this is part of their constitutional right to freedom of speech. We only intervene and order the removal of content when that line is crossed and investors are actually being misled. SEBI has the authority to direct the takedown of such content, and internet media platforms are cooperating in this process."

Warning Introduced For Derivatives Trading

Addressing the high participation of retail investors in the derivatives market, Pandey noted that many retail traders were heavily influenced by influencers after the COVID-19 period and believed significant profits could be made easily. He said, "We have taken data-driven steps and issued warnings to investors. We have also introduced a statutory warning — similar to those on cigarette packets, stating that when you trade in futures, 9 out of 10 investors lose money."

Indian Markets Relatively Stable Despite Global Uncertainties

The SEBI chief highlighted that, despite global uncertainties, Indian markets have remained comparatively stable. He remarked, "There is turbulence, but the impact in India is not as severe. The data also reflects this."He added, "We are feeling shocks every day. Today's world is interconnected, and there is significant capital flow both within the country and across borders.

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Global developments affect these flows. Market functioning naturally involves some ups and downs, as even small news items or events can influence stock prices. Markets sometimes overreact or overcorrect."


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