Circular No. HO/ (79)2026-MIRSD-PODMMC; Dated: 26.02.2026
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed all regulated entities and their agents to prominently disclose their SEBI-registered name and registration number on social media platforms. The move aims to enhance transparency, strengthen investor awareness, and curb misleading or unauthorised market-related content.
1. Mandatory Display on Social Media Platforms
Regulated entities and their agents must ensure that:
- Their SEBI-registered name and registration number are clearly displayed on the home page of social media handles used for market-related communication.
- The registration details are also disclosed at the beginning of each securities market-related post or content published on social media platforms.
This requirement applies to all content relating to the securities market disseminated through social media.
2. Norms for Entities with Single SEBI Registration
Where an entity holds a single SEBI registration, the following must be ensured:
- The SEBI-registered name and registration number must be displayed on the home page of the social media handle.
- These details should appear prominently near the name of the handle used for hosting, broadcasting, publishing, uploading, or posting content.
3. Norms for Entities with Multiple SEBI Registrations
Where an entity holds multiple SEBI registrations, it must:
- Provide a weblink on the home page of the social media handle.
- The link should direct users to the intermediary’s official website listing all SEBI-registered names and registration numbers associated with the entity.
This ensures comprehensive disclosure while maintaining clarity for investors.
4. Applicability and Effective Date
The circular will come into force from 1 May 2026.
The disclosure requirements will apply to all securities market-related content uploaded, published, or shared on or after the effective date.
5. Objective of the Circular
The directive seeks to:
- Improve transparency and authenticity of market-related communications
- Help investors identify registered intermediaries
- Prevent misuse of social media by unregistered or impersonating entities
- Strengthen regulatory oversight in digital communications
Regulated entities and their agents are required to ensure full compliance with the disclosure norms within the prescribed timeline.
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