The #SEBIvsSCAM campaign comes at a critical time when digital financial fraud is on the rise, with fraudsters using increasingly sophisticated and deceptive methods to target investors. From fake trading apps and deepfake videos to unregistered investment advisors and misleading stock tips on social media, scammers are exploiting technology and denting investors’ trust. Many individuals (#SEBIvsSCAM) fall prey to schemes promising guaranteed returns/unusually high returns, pump-and-dump tactics, dabba trading, fraudulent foreign portfolio investment offers, etc, often resulting in significant financial losses.

#SEBIvsSCAM seeks to raise public awareness, promote safe investing habits, and empower investors to make informed decisions. By spotlighting common scams and offering guidance, the campaign aims to help investors recognize warning signs, verify sources, and report suspicious activities—ultimately contributing to a more secure and transparent financial ecosystem.

To ensure maximum outreach (#SEBIvsSCAM), NSE, under the aegis of SEBI, will leverage a mix of media platforms, including television, radio, print, digital, and social media. We will also spread the Investor Awareness (#SEBIvsSCAM) messages through Investor Awareness Programs, which are done through physical, digital, and hybrid modes. This multi-channel approach is designed to reach investors across urban and rural areas, in multiple languages and through formats that are accessible and engaging to diverse audiences.

Investor Advisory: Stay Alert, Stay Protected

•      Do not fall for promises of assured or fixed returns in the securities market. Such offers are illegal and misleading.

•      Avoid unsolicited messages from unknown sources. Always verify information through official websites such as SEBI, NSE, or the concerned company.

•      Do not download unregulated apps or join chat groups offering investment advice.

•      Engage only with SEBI-registered intermediaries or research analysts. Verify their credentials at: https://www.sebi.gov.in/sebiweb/other/OtherAction.do?doRecognised=yes   

•      Download trading apps only from SEBI-registered trading members via official app stores. Verify apps https://www.nseindia.com/trade/members-compliance/list-of-mobile-applications

•      Transfer funds only to registered client bank accounts of your stockbroker. Verify account details at https://enit.nseindia.com/MemDirWeb/form/tradingMemberLocator_beta.jsp

•      From October 1, 2025, investors will be able to make payments to SEBI-registered intermediaries using a standardized UPI handle format (e.g., abc.brk@validbank).

•      Report any fraudulent activity at www.cybercrime.gov.in  or call the Cybercrime Helpline at 1930. For investor support, contact NSE at 1800 266 0050.

Issued in public interest by the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd under the aegis of the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

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The launch of the CDSL IPF website marks a significant step towards enhancing financial literacy and promoting greater investor participation, and serves all investor segments – from potential investors to first-time participants, across both urban and rural regions.

Recognising the evolving needs of today’s investors, users can explore a diverse range of formats, including jargon-free articles, listicles, and infographics.

To begin with, the platform offers a rich and varied content experience in 12 different languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, as well as Punjabi, ensuring inclusive access and engagement across diverse linguistic demographics.

Speaking on the launch, Shri Sudhish Pillai, CDSL IPF Secretariat, said, “We believe that true financial inclusion is not just about access, it is about empowerment through knowledge. This initiative strengthens investor confidence, promotes informed decision-making, and aligns with the vision of building Atmanirbhar Investors.”

The platform is freely accessible and will be regularly updated with new content and insights. Investors can visit the website to explore the resource at www.cdslipf.com.

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MUMBAI:  Kalpataru Limited (the “Company”), one of the prominent real estate developers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region of Maharashtra (MMR) and present across all its micro-markets in MMR, will open its initial public offering on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

The Anchor Investor Bidding Date is one Working Day before the Bid/Issue Opening Date, that is, Monday, June 23, 2025. The Bid/ Issue Closing Date will be on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

The Price Band of the Issue has been fixed from ₹ 387 per Equity Share to ₹ 414 per Equity Share. Bids can be made for a minimum of 36 Equity Shares and multiples of 36 Equity Shares thereafter.  

The Issue consists of a fresh issue of up to such number of Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹ 15,900 million (the “Fresh Issue”).

The Company proposes to utilize the net proceeds from the Issue towards repayment/pre-payment, in full or part, of certain borrowings availed by the Company and the subsidiaries; and general corporate purposes.

The Issue is being made through the Book Building Process, in terms of Rule 19(2)(b) of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957, as amended (“SCRR”) read with Regulation 31 of the SEBI ICDR Regulations and in compliance with Regulation 6(2) of the SEBI ICDR Regulations wherein not less than 75% of the Net Issue shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to Qualified Institutional Buyers (“QIBs”, and such portion, the “QIB Portion”), provided that our Company in consultation with the BRLMs may allocate up to 60% of the QIB Portion to Anchor Investors on a discretionary basis (“Anchor Investor Portion”). One-third of the Anchor Investor Portion shall be reserved for the domestic Mutual Funds, subject to valid Bids being received from the domestic Mutual Funds at or above the Anchor Investor Allocation Price by the SEBI ICDR Regulations. In the event of under-subscription or non-allocation in the Anchor Investor Portion, the balance Equity Shares shall be added to the QIB Portion (other than the Anchor Investor Portion) (the “Net QIB Portion”). Further, 5% of the Net QIB Portion shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to Mutual Funds only, and the remainder of the Net QIB Portion shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to all QIB Bidders, including Mutual Funds, subject to valid Bids being received at or above the Issue Price. Further, not more than 15% of the Net Issue shall be available for allocation to Non-Institutional Investors, out of which (a) one third of such portion shall be reserved for applicants with application size of more than ₹ 0.20 million and up to ₹ 1.00 million and (b) two-third of such portion shall be reserved for applicants with application size of more than ₹ 1.00 million, provided that the unsubscribed portion in either of such sub-categories may be allocated to applicants in the other sub-category of Non-Institutional Investors and not more than 10% of the Net Issue shall be available for allocation to RIIs by the SEBI ICDR Regulations, subject to valid Bids being received from them at or above the Issue Price. Further, up to [•] Equity Shares aggregating to ₹159.00 million will be available for allocation to Eligible Employees, subject to valid Bids being received at or above the Issue Price. All Bidders, other than Anchor Investors, are required to participate in the Issue by mandatorily utilising the Application Supported by Blocked Amount (“ASBA”) process by providing details of their respective ASBA Account (as defined hereinafter) and UPI ID in case of UPI Investors, if applicable, in which the corresponding Bid Amounts will be blocked by the SCSBs or under the UPI Mechanism, as the case may be, to the extent of respective Bid Amounts.

The Equity Shares offered through the Red Herring Prospectus are proposed to be listed on both BSE Limited (“BSE“)and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”, together with BSE, the “Stock Exchanges”).  

ICICI Securities Limited, JM Financial Limited, and Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities (India) Private Limited are the Book Running Lead Managers (BRLMs) to the Issue.

All capitalised terms referred to in this press release that have not been defined shall have the same meaning as prescribed in the red herring prospectus of the Company dated June 18, 2025 (“RHP”).

Disclaimer: Kalpataru Limited is proposing, subject to receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions, and other considerations, an initial public offering of its equity shares and has filed a red herring prospectus dated 18th June, 2025. (“RHP”) with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai at Maharashtra, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”). The RHP is available on the website of the Company at www.kalpataru.com, the website of SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in, and the website of the Book Running Lead Managers, ICICI Securities Limited at www.icicisecurities.com, JM Financial Limited at www.jmfl.com and Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities (India) Private Limited at www.nomuraholdings.com/company/group/asia/india/index.html and the websites of BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited at www.bseindia.com and www.nseindia.com, respectively. Any potential investor should note that investment in Equity Shares involves a high degree of risk. For details, potential investors should refer to the Red Herring Prospectus, including the section titled “Risk Factors” on page 32 of the RHP. The Equity Shares proposed to be offered in the Offer have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“U.S. Securities Act”), or any state securities laws of the United States and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold within the United States, except under an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the Equity Shares will be offered and sold outside the United States in “offshore transactions” as defined in and in compliance with Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act and the applicable laws of the jurisdiction where those offers and sales are made. There will be no public offering of the Equity Shares in the United States.

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The offer comprises of fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹4290 million (₹429 crore) (The “Fresh Issue”) and an offer for sale by Selling Shareholders aggregating up to ₹14710 million (₹1471 Crore) (The “Offer for Sale”).

Promoters of the company are Abhiraj Singh Bhal (Chairperson, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer), Raghav Chandra (Executive Director and Chief Technology and Product Officer), and Varun Khaitan (Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer).

Investors include: Accel India IV (Mauritius) Limited, Elevation Capital V Limited (formerly known as SAIF Partners India V Limited), VYC11 Limited, Bessemer India Capital Holdings II Ltd., Naspers Ventures B.V., Internet Fund V Pte. Ltd., Think Investments PCC, Arohi Seed SPC – Arohi Seed SP-1, Wellington Hadley Harbor AIV Master Investors (Cayman) III, Ltd, ABG Capital and DF International Partners among others.

In nine months ended December 31, 2024, Urban Company was the leading online full-stack home and beauty services platform in India, based on net transaction value (“NTV”), as per the Redseer Report

The company operates in 59 cities across India, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), Singapore, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”), of which 48 cities are in India, as of December 31, 2024. The company’s platform enables consumers to easily order services, including cleaning, pest control, electrician, plumbing, carpentry, appliance servicing and repair, painting, skincare, hair grooming, and massage therapy. These services are delivered by trained and independent service professionals at the consumer’s convenience. In Fiscals 2023 and 2024, Urban company expanded into home solutions with the launch of water purifiers and electronic door locks, respectively, under the brand name ‘Native’.

The Equity Shares that will be offered through the Red Herring Prospectus are proposed to be listed on the BSE Limited (“BSE”) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”). (“Listing Details”)

Kotak Mahindra Capital Company, Morgan Stanley India Company Private Limited, Goldman Sachs (India) Securities Private Limited, and JM Financial Limited are the Book Running Lead Managers to the issue. (The “BRLMs”)

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An investor may maintain accounts with different brokers, resulting in multiple client codes. Maharashtra has the highest number of investor accounts, at 3.8 crore, followed by Uttar Pradesh (2.4 crore), Gujarat (1.9 crore), and Rajasthan and West Bengal, at approximately 1.3 crore each. Together, these states account for nearly 49% of total accounts, while the top ten states contribute roughly three-fourths of the overall count.

The benchmark Nifty 50 Index has delivered a strong 22% annualized return over the past five years while the Nifty 500 Index has delivered a 25% annualized return, demonstrating significant wealth creation for investors during this period. NSE’s Investor Protection Fund (IPF), increased by over 23% year-on-year to Rs 2,459 crore as of March 31, 2025.

Shri Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer, NSE said, “India’s investor base continues to expand rapidly, with over 2 crore new accounts added in just six months—a clear reflection of strong investor confidence in India’s growth trajectory despite global economic headwinds. This surge has been driven by accelerated digital transformation and the increasing adoption of mobile trading, which have made capital markets more accessible to investors across tier 2, 3, and 4 cities. The growth also highlights the success of focused initiatives to deepen retail participation, including widespread financial literacy programs and streamlined KYC processes. As participation broadens across a range of instruments— Equities, ETFs, REITs, InvITs, and Bonds—this milestone signals a maturing financial ecosystem where technology is playing a pivotal role in democratizing investment opportunities.”

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In a financial landscape where critical information is scattered across multiple sources, ETMarkets now consolidates essential market data, analytical tools, expert insights, and actionable investment ideas in one intuitive platform. As India’s investor base is projected to more than triple from 30 million to 100 million by FY30, this timely innovation promises to democratize sophisticated investment tools previously available only to financial professionals.

“We’re witnessing a transformation in how Indians approach wealth creation,” says Puneet Kukreja. “Our vision for ETMarkets is to democratize access to institutional-grade market intelligence, giving every retail investor the capabilities that were once reserved for professionals. This isn’t just about providing data—it’s about empowering confident decision-making.“

The enhanced platform introduces six powerful market tools specifically designed to address the everyday challenges that investors face:

• Stock Reports Plus: Powered by Refinitiv, this tool uncovers hidden opportunities through comprehensive company scores and projected returns, enabling investors to identify undervalued stocks with confidence.
• Big Bull Portfolio: Gain strategic insights by tracking where major investors—India’s “Big Bulls”—are placing their bets, providing a window into high-potential stocks that might otherwise go unnoticed.
• Market Mood: Navigate market volatility more effectively with real-time sentiment analysis that helps identify trend reversals and market shifts before they become obvious.
• Stock Analyzer: Make thorough evaluations based on more than 20 key parameters spanning fundamentals, solvency, and growth metrics, ensuring investment decisions are grounded in comprehensive analysis.
• Stock Talk: Connect directly with market experts to get actionable advice, entry-exit strategies, and explanations of complex market conditions in real time.
• Live Stream: Engage with market specialists through interactive sessions, asking questions and receiving immediate feedback to enhance investment understanding.

Additionally, ETMarkets now delivers 5-6 expert investment ideas daily and features a comprehensive Markets Dashboard that serves as a command center for instant market intelligence.

“I’ve witnessed the frustrating journey of investors who hop between countless platforms, only to end up more confused and often with financial losses,” explains Rachna Mittal, Head of User Experience, Research, & Customer Success. “ETMarkets ends that exhausting marathon by providing everything investors need in one place. And this is just the beginning—we’re building a platform that not only informs investment decisions but also educates users on how to invest wisely.”

Backed by The Economic Times’ 70-year legacy of trusted financial reporting, the enhanced ETMarkets represents a significant evolution in how Indians interact with the stock market—making sophisticated investing accessible to everyone from first-time investors to seasoned traders.

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1.       “Elavarasan” has a YouTube channel named “ES Trader”, operating through mobile number “9043734604”

2.       “Kunche Surendra Babu” is associated with an entity named “KSBMARKET (OPC) PVT LTD” operating through the mobile number “9705563667” and a Telegram Channel named “ksbmarket1”

The investors are cautioned and advised not to subscribe to any such scheme/product offered by any person/entity offering indicative/assured/guaranteed returns in the stock market as the same is prohibited by law. It may also be noted that the said person/entity is not registered either as a member or authorized person of any registered member of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Exchange has provided a facility of “Know/Locate your Stock Broker” under the link https://www.nseindia.com/invest/find-a-stock-broker  on its website, to check the details of the registered member and its Authorized Persons. Further, the designated bank accounts named as client bank accounts to receive/pay money from/to investors as disclosed by the trading members to Exchange are also displayed under the said link. Investors are advised to check the details while dealing with any person/entity.

The consolidated list of Press Releases issued by Exchange is available on the NSE  website under the link https://www.nseindia.com/invest/advisory-for-investors .

Participation in such prohibited schemes is at investors’ own risk, cost, and consequences as such schemes are neither approved nor endorsed by the Exchange.

The investors may note that for any kind of disputes relating to such prohibited schemes none of the following recourses will be available to investors:

• Benefits of investor protection under Exchange’s Jurisdiction
• Exchange dispute resolution mechanism
• Investor grievance redressal mechanism administered by Exchange

Investors are advised to take note of the above.

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Real estate in India is currently experiencing a tremendous growth spurt, fuelled in no small part by Non-Resident Indian (NRI) investments. As per recent industry estimates, NRI purchases comprised 10 percent of the total real estate investments in the country between 2019 and 2020; this figure has consistently increased to reach 15 percent in 2024 and is predicted to grow further to reach 20 percent by 2025. Although heartening for Indian real estate players, the growing interest of NRIs in Indian real estate is not entirely surprising considering the interplay of numerous observable factors that have contributed to this uptick.

Search for stability

Ongoing geopolitical tensions, especially in CIS countries and Europe, and looming concerns about an imminent recession in the US and Canada, have made NRIs increasingly cautious about investing in these regions. By contrast, India’s neutral political position coupled with NRIs’ overall positive sentiment about the economic stability brought forth by the country’s current political leadership has rendered it a far more attractive investment proposition, offering NRIs the stability they seek while making big-ticket investments. Further, NRI buyers are motivated by India’s consistent economic growth, which instills in them confidence about the stability of the real estate market in the country. This also enhances their interest in luxurious, high-end properties, which hold the promise of even more lucrative returns in the long term.

Emotional connect

Another strong driver is the emotional attachment that NRIs feel to India, which encourages them to lay down ‘roots’ by purchasing a home in their motherland. What is interesting, however, is that in addition to the more cosmopolitan metros such as Mumbai and Bengaluru that have traditionally been a top choice for NRIs, there is mounting interest in luxury residential properties in smaller cities. Swaying NRIs’ decision in favor of such tier 2 cities is the rapid pace at which these centers are transforming, with improved connectivity, flourishing professional opportunities, and the coveted of better work-life balance. The Viksit Bharat 2047 vision outlined by Prime Minister Modi and initiatives such as the Smart Cities Mission promises further improvement on all these fronts by attracting more investment, which will make these cities even more appealing to NRI buyers. The relatively lower cost of living and property prices in Tier-2 cities also point to a more improved quality of life.

Focus on Luxury

Larger ticket sizes that are upwards of Rs 5 crore are common among NRI purchases. Up to 60 percent of NRI residential real estate purchases are for self-use, while a sizeable percentage of buyers invest in homes for their family members living in India. This is because for NRI buyers, investing in real estate in India is a way to preserve their existing lifestyle and cultural heritage. Thus, they are more intent on properties that are perceived as stable assets that will potentially appreciate value over time and can be inherited by their descendants. In Tier 2 cities, especially, NRI purchases are focused on homes in gated communities that offer amenities (including hi-tech gymnasiums, spas, wellness centers, and bespoke concierge services) that will elevate their quality of life and also bear a sense of exclusivity and opulence.

Role of technology and transparency

NRI buyers are taking advantage of tech innovations, including trusted real estate websites and portals, that empower them to access information about and invest in property in real-time. Their enthusiasm is further sustained by favorable government policies, such as the RERA (Real Estate Regulation and Development Act) have contributed towards improving trust, increasing transparency, and boosting accountability and accessibility. Put together, these measures offer NRIs the much-needed reassurance to invest freely in Indian residential real estate.

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BENGALURU: AI-powered equity investment platform InvestorAi has announced that it has raised Rs 80 crores in a Series A round from well known investor Ashish Kacholia, Founder, Lucky Investment Managers and his associates. Funds raised will be used for scaling the business and adding new products. Positron, a Mumbai based Consulting and Capital Advisory firm, was the exclusive advisor to the transaction.

Founded in 2018, InvestorAi has a singular, outcome focused mission – to use AI technology to produce winning investment outcomes for GenZ, Millennials and other digital investors. Its products use cutting edge AI models and robotics to create stock recommendations for the Indian market. These recommendations are then packaged into easy to use investment solutions that combine recommendation and delivery into a one-click user experience. Company’s proprietary AI techniques and models use sophisticated methods such as computer vision to convert complex financial data into images (exponentially increasing prediction accuracy) and genetic algorithms as well as other techniques to create investment-ready equity baskets (model portfolios).

InvestorAi has over 15 equity baskets with different strategies and some of them are now in their 3rd year, with compelling returns. All baskets have significantly beaten the index in last 12 months as well as since inception.

Commenting on the fundraise, Akshaya Bhargava, Chairman and Co-Founder, InvestorAi said “Sophisticated AI has long been the exclusive preserve of big hedge funds like Renaissance and Citadel. We set up InvestorAi with the vision of bringing this advanced AI technology to retail investors and we pride ourselves in our 3 year track record of delivering strong investment returns that have consistently beaten the index by a big margin. India is an incredible market with its unique digital infrastructure, leading exchange capabilities, digital friendly investor base and a scorching rate of growth in retail investor accounts.”

We are convinced that India can lead the way and be a showcase for the world on how to use AI technology to create DIY wealth solutions that are simultaneously convenient, engaging, accessible to all and create good investment outcomes. We are delighted to have such an incredibly experienced market expert like Ashish Kacholia as an investor and are grateful for his confidence in our vision, our model and our team, he adds.

Adding to this, Bruce Keith, Co-founder and CEO, InvestorAi, said, “India’s retail investor base is currently around 150 million and growing at 3 million a month. The Indian stock market is expected to reach $10 trillion by 2030 from the current $4.8 trillion market cap. However, only 7% of households’ income is invested in direct equities. This presents a large untapped market opportunity which can be leveraged by use of AI-led equity financing guidance. Our platform, InvestorAi, is the only platform in the Indian market that is multi-product, multi-broker and multi-manager and which also generates its own market-beating content. The AI models that power our platform have been trained using 14 years of stock market data and have delivered market beating returns consistently since 2022. Moreover, our AI models are integrated with a next generation delivery engine called InvestorAi YouTrade, which provides a one-click experience integrated within the broker’s own mobile or on-line platform.”

Ashish Kacholia, Founder, Lucky Investment Managers, says, “We have been long term investors in the Indian capital markets and have seen the wealth creation opportunities that it has to offer. InvestorAi’s platforms and the InvestorAi suite of products innovatively leverage technology and are directly aimed at helping the new generation of investors in starting their wealth creation journey in one of the fastest and best performing markets in the world. We believe that InvestorAi’s domain expertise in investments, products, innovative technology and a very experienced team really makes InvestorAi one of the true outliers in the wealthtech segment.”

InvestorAi products are currently available through some of the most reputed names in the broking industry that include HDFC Securities, Geojit, PL, JM Financial Services, Yes Securities, IIFL Securities, 5Paisa and Axis Securities.

InvestorAi partners and products:

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BondCase includes predefined bond themes such as High-Yielding Bonds, Monthly Income Bonds, Short-Term Bonds, PSU Bonds, and Bank Bonds. Investors can also build their own BondCase and select from over 60-100 bond offers that are live on IndiaBonds at any time.

Vishal Goenka, Co-founder of IndiaBonds.com, said, “Our platform addresses key challenges faced by retail bond investors, including diversification and bond selection complexity. By simplifying the investment process with thematic baskets and one-click payments, we make it easier for investors to align their portfolios with their financial goals. By providing direct access to a diversified range of bonds, BondCase enables investors to make informed decisions and potentially achieve superior outcomes within the fixed-income asset class versus other options available in the market.”

Investors can choose between three and seven unique ISINs (International Securities Identification Numbers) in a single transaction, with investment amounts ranging from a minimum of Rs. 3 lakhs to a maximum of Rs. 1 crore, supporting effective portfolio diversification.

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