Annexure A
A. Vision and Mission Statements for Investors
Vision: Invest with knowledge & safety.
Mission: Every investor should be able to invest in the right investment products based on their needs, manage and monitor them to meet their goals, access reports, and enjoy financial wellness.
B. Details of Business Transacted by the Research Analyst
- Publish research reports based on the research activities of the Research Analyst.
- Provide an independent, unbiased view on securities.
- Offer unbiased recommendations while disclosing financial interests in recommended securities.
- Provide research recommendations based on publicly available information and known observations.
- Conduct annual audits.
C. Details of Services Provided to Investors
- Onboarding of clients.
- Disclosure to clients.
- Distribution of research reports and recommendations without discrimination.
- Maintaining confidentiality of research reports until publicly disclosed.
D. Grievance Redressal Mechanism
In case of any grievance or complaint, investors should first approach the concerned research analyst and seek resolution within 30 days.
If not resolved satisfactorily, investors may lodge a complaint with SEBI through the SCORES portal, a centralized web-based complaint redressal system.
For physical complaints, investors may contact:
Office of Investor Assistance and Education,
Securities and Exchange Board of India,
SEBI Bhavan, Plot No. C4-A, ‘G’ Block,
Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400051.
E. Expectations from Investors
Do’s:
- Always deal with a SEBI-registered Research Analyst.
- Ensure the Research Analyst has a valid registration certificate.
- Check the SEBI registration number.
- Refer to the list of SEBI-registered Research Analysts on the SEBI website.
- Pay attention to disclosures in research reports before investing.
- Make payments to Research Analysts through banking channels and maintain duly signed receipts.
- Verify research recommendations before making investments.
- Ask questions and clarify doubts with your Research Analyst.
- Report any Research Analyst offering assured or guaranteed returns to SEBI.
Don’ts:
- Do not provide funds for investment to the Research Analyst.
- Do not fall for misleading advertisements or market rumors.
- Do not be attracted by limited-period discounts or incentives.
- Do not share your trading or Demat account login credentials with the Research Analyst.