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SEBI warns India's 14 crore investors of rising cyber fraud, urging safeguards and education amid digital market growth.
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey warned on February 20, 2026, that India’s capital markets, now with 14 crore investors due to digital growth, must balance innovation with stronger safeguards against rising cyber fraud, especially for seniors.
He emphasized the need for financial education and vigilance against scams, highlighting new tools like the SEBI Check verifier, UPI '@valid' identifiers, and whitelisted broker apps to combat fraud.
Investors gained protections including direct demat crediting, instant account freezing, and enhanced disclosures through standardized IPOs and mutual fund reporting.
The Unified Investor App, PaRRVA for verifying performance claims, and improved grievance platforms like SCORES 2.0 and SMART ODR have boosted transparency and dispute resolution, with over 8,900 cases settled for Rs 670 crore since 2023.
SEBI advierte a los 14 millones de inversores de la India del aumento del fraude cibernético, instando a las salvaguardas y la educación en medio del crecimiento del mercado digital.