Investor Charter and Disclosure

ANNEXURE – A

INVESTOR CHARTER IN RESPECT OF RAs

A. Services provided to Investors

  • To disclose information that is material for the client to make an informed decision, including details of its business activity, disciplinary history, the terms and conditions of research services, details of associates, risks and conflicts of interest, if any.

  • To disclose the extent of use of Artificial Intelligence tools in providing research services.

  • To disclose, while distributing a third-party research report, any material conflict of interest of such third-party research provider or provide the web address that directs a recipient to the relevant disclosures.

  • To disclose any conflict of interest of the activities of providing research services with other activities of the Research Analyst.

  • To distribute research reports and recommendations to the clients without discrimination.

  • To maintain confidentiality with respect to publication of the research report until made available in the public domain.

  • To respect data privacy rights of clients and take measures to protect unauthorized use of their confidential information.

  • To disclose the timelines for the services provided by the Research Analyst to clients and ensure adherence to the said timelines.

  • To provide clear guidance and adequate caution notice to clients when providing recommendations for dealing in complex and high-risk financial products/services.

  • To treat all clients with honesty and integrity.

  • To ensure confidentiality of information shared by clients unless such information is required to be provided in furtherance of legal obligations or the client has provided specific consent to share such information.


D. Details of Grievance Redressal Mechanism and How to Access It

Investor can lodge complaint/grievance against the Research Analyst in the following ways:

Mode of filing complaint with the Research Analyst

In case of any grievance/complaint, an investor may approach the concerned Research Analyst, who shall strive to redress the grievance immediately, but not later than 21 days from the date of receipt of the grievance.

Mode of filing complaint on SCORES / RAASB

SCORES (SEBI Complaints Redress System) is a web-based centralized grievance redressal system of SEBI.

Website:
https://scores.sebi.gov.in

Two-level review mechanism:

  • First Review – Research Analyst Administration and Supervisory Body (RAASB)

  • Second Review – SEBI

The investor may also email the designated email ID of RAASB.

If the investor is not satisfied with the resolution provided by the Market Participant, then the investor has the option to file the complaint/grievance on the SMART ODR Platform for resolution through online conciliation or arbitration.

For physical complaints, investors may send complaints to the registered office of the Research Analyst.


E. Rights of Investors

  • Right to Privacy and Confidentiality.

  • Right to Transparent Practices.

  • Right to Fair and Equitable Treatment.

  • Right to Adequate Information.

  • Right to Initial and Continuing Disclosure.

  • Right to receive all statutory and regulatory disclosures.

  • Right to Fair and True Advertisement.

  • Right to Awareness about Service Parameters and Turnaround Times.

  • Right to be informed of timelines for each service.

  • Right to be Heard and Satisfactory Grievance Redressal.

  • Right to timely redressal of complaints.

  • Right to Exit from Financial Products or Services in accordance with agreed terms.

  • Right to receive clear guidance and caution notices when dealing in complex and high-risk financial products and services.

Additional Rights for Vulnerable Consumers

  • Right to access services in a suitable manner even if differently abled.

  • Right to provide feedback on financial products and services.

  • Right against coercive, unfair and one-sided clauses in financial agreements.


F. Expectations from Investors (Responsibilities of Investors)

  • Always deal with SEBI Registered Research Analysts.

  • Ensure that the Research Analyst holds a valid SEBI Registration.

  • Verify SEBI Registration before availing services.

  • Refer to the list of SEBI Registered Research Analysts available on the SEBI website.

  • Carefully read all disclosures made in research reports before investing.

  • Pay fees only through banking channels and preserve payment receipts.

  • Clients may pay fees through CeFCoM (where applicable).

  • Before buying or selling securities or applying in a public issue, review the recommendations provided by the Research Analyst.

  • Ask relevant questions and clarify all doubts before acting upon any recommendation.

  • Seek guidance from the Research Analyst, particularly while dealing with complex and high-risk financial products.


ANNEXURE – B

Complaint Data to be displayed by Research Analysts

Data for the Month Ending – MAY 2026

Sr NoReceived FromPending at End of Last MonthReceivedResolvedTotal PendingPending > 3 MonthsAverage Resolution Time (Days)
1Directly from Investors000000
2SEBI (SCORES)000000
3Other Sources (if any)000000
 GRAND TOTAL000000

Trend of Monthly Disposal of Complaints

Sr NoMonthCarried ForwardReceivedResolvedPending
1JAN 240000
2FEB 240000
3MAR 240000
4APR 240000
5MAY 240000
6JUN 240001
7JUL 240020
8AUG 240000
9SEP 240000
10OCT 240000
11NOV 240000
12DEC 240000
13JAN 250000
14FEB 250000
15MAR 250000
16APR 250000
17MAY 250000
18JUN 250000
19JUL 250000
20AUG 250000
21SEP 250000
22OCT 250000
23NOV 250000
24DEC 250000
25JAN 260000
26FEB 260000
27MAR 260000
28APR 260000
29MAY 260000

Trend of Annual Disposal of Complaints

Sr NoYearCarried ForwardReceivedResolvedPending
12018–19NOT APPLICABLENOT APPLICABLENOT APPLICABLENOT APPLICABLE
22019–20NOT APPLICABLENOT APPLICABLENOT APPLICABLENOT APPLICABLE
32020–21NOT APPLICABLENOT APPLICABLE00
42021–22NOT APPLICABLENOT APPLICABLE00
52022–230000
62023–240000
72024–250000
82025–26 (Up to May 2026)0000
 GRAND TOTAL0000