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SEBI Compliance

Investor Charter

In respect of Research Analysts (RAs) registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Section 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.

Section B

Details of Business Transacted by the Research Analyst with Respect to Investors

The Research Analyst shall undertake the following core functions to support and protect investor interests:

  • Publish research reports based on research activities.
  • Provide an independent and unbiased view on securities.
  • Offer unbiased recommendations while disclosing financial interests in recommended securities.
  • Provide research recommendations based on analysis of publicly available information and known observations.
  • Conduct annual audits.
  • Ensure all advertisements comply with the Advertisement Code for Research Analysts.
  • Maintain records of interactions with all clients, including prospective clients, where discussions regarding research services have taken place.
Section C

Details of Services & Disclosures Provided to Investors

Client Onboarding

  • Sharing terms and conditions of research services.
  • Completing KYC requirements for fee-paying clients.

AI Integration & Tools Usage

To ensure modern transparency, the Research Analyst shall explicitly disclose the extent of usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in providing research services.

Always fully disclosed to active clients

Disclosures to Clients

The Research Analyst is bound by SEBI regulations to make transparent disclosures at all stages:

Disclose all material information necessary for informed decision-making, including business activities, disciplinary history, terms and conditions of services, associate entities, and risks/conflicts.
While distributing third-party research reports, disclose material conflict of interest of the provider or the directing web address.
Disclose conflicts of interest between research services and other activities of the Research Analyst.
Distribute research reports and recommendations without discrimination.
Maintain confidentiality of research reports until publication in the public domain.
Respect client privacy and protect confidential information from unauthorized use.
Disclose service timelines and strictly adhere to them.
Provide adequate caution notices when recommending complex or high-risk financial products.
Treat all clients with honesty, integrity, and utmost professional care.
Maintain strict confidentiality unless disclosure is required by law or client consent is explicitly provided.
Section D

Grievance Redressal Mechanism

Timeline for Resolution

Any complaint or grievance raised by an investor must be addressed and resolved by the Research Analyst immediately, and in any case, not later than 21 days from the date of receipt.

1

File a Complaint with the Research Analyst

In case of any grievance or complaint, investors may first approach the concerned Research Analyst directly.

varunsontakke18@gmail.com +91 9552609280
2

File Through SCORES 2.0 or Email RAASB

If the complaint is not resolved, you may escalate to SEBI's centralized grievance redressal platform SCORES. A two-level review process is followed:

  1. First Review — Designated Body (RAASB - Research Analyst Administration and Supervisory Body)
  2. Second Review — SEBI
3

SMARTODR Platform

If you remain dissatisfied with the resolution provided by the market participant, you may file a complaint through the SMARTODR platform for online conciliation or arbitration.

SEBI Physical Complaint Address

Office of Investor Assistance and Education

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
SEBI Bhavan, Plot No. C4-A, 'G' Block,
Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400051

Section E

Rights of Investors

Investors possess the following regulatory and fair-treatment rights when dealing with Research Analysts:

Right to Privacy and Confidentiality of client information.
Right to Transparent Practices and honest dealings.
Right to Fair and Equitable Treatment without discrimination.
Right to Adequate Information for making well-informed decisions.
Right to receive statutory, regulatory, and continuing disclosures.
Right to Fair and True Advertisements, free from misleading representations.
Right to Awareness about Service Parameters and turnaround times/timelines.
Right to be Heard and receive satisfactory and timely Grievance Redressal.
Right to Exit from services according to agreed-upon refund/discontinuation terms.
Right to clear guidance and caution notices when dealing with complex or high-risk financial products.
Vulnerable Consumer Rights: Right to access services properly, including for differently-abled consumers.
Right to provide constructive feedback on services and products utilized.
Right against coercive, unfair, or heavily one-sided clauses in financial service agreements.
Section F

Expectations from Investors (Responsibilities)

Do's

  1. 1.Always deal with SEBI-registered Research Analysts.
  2. 2.Ensure the Research Analyst has a valid, active registration certificate.
  3. 3.Verify the SEBI registration number using official SEBI search.
  4. 4.Review all disclosures made in research reports before investing in the recommended securities.
  5. 5.Pay Research Analyst fees only through official banking channels and maintain signed receipts.
  6. 6.Check and verify research recommendations before executing any trades or participating in public offers.
  7. 7.Ask relevant questions and clear all doubts before acting on recommendations.
  8. 8.Seek clarification on recommendations involving complex or high-risk financial products.
  9. 9.Be aware of your right to discontinue services according to the terms.
  10. 10.Provide feedback on services received to help improve transparency.
  11. 11.Remember that you are not bound by any clause that violates regulatory provisions.
  12. 12.Inform SEBI immediately if a Research Analyst offers assured or guaranteed returns.

Don'ts

  1. 1.Do not provide funds for investment directly to the Research Analyst.
  2. 2.Do not fall prey to misleading advertisements or unverified market rumors.
  3. 3.Do not get attracted by limited-period discounts, incentives, gifts, or promotional offers.
  4. 4.Do not share trading, demat, or banking login credentials and passwords with the Research Analyst.
Section G

Complaint Data to be Displayed by Research Analysts

Monthly Complaint Disclosure Format

Data for the month ending: May 31, 2026
Sr. No.Received FromPending at End of Last MonthReceivedResolved*Total Pending#Pending Complaints > 3 MonthsAverage Resolution Time^ (Days)
1Directly from Investors000000
2SEBI (SCORES)000000
3Other Sources (if any)000000
Grand Total000000

* Includes complaints from previous months resolved during the current month.

# Includes complaints pending as of the last day of the month.

^ Average Resolution Time = Total days taken to resolve all complaints in the month ÷ Number of complaints resolved during the month.

• Note: Number of complaints received due to impersonation by another entity should be disclosed separately. Such complaints may be adjusted from the total complaint count after following SEBI/RAASB guidelines.

Trend of Monthly Disposal of Complaints

Sr. No.MonthCarried Forward from Previous MonthReceivedResolved*Pending#
1April 20260000
2May 20260000
Grand Total0000

* Inclusive of complaints from previous months resolved during the current month.

# Inclusive of complaints pending as of the last day of the month.

Trend of Annual Disposal of Complaints

Sr. No.YearCarried Forward from Previous YearReceivedResolved*Pending#
12021–220000
22022–230000
32023–240000
42024–250000
52025–260000
Grand Total0000

* Inclusive of complaints from previous years resolved during the current year.

# Inclusive of complaints pending as of the last day of the year.