Sebi Escalates 1.33 Lakh Instances of Manipulative Securities Content to Social Media Platforms
New Delhi, March 23, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has escalated 1.33 lakh instances of misleading or manipulative content related to the securities market to social media platform providers, Parliament was informed on Monday.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary stated that these escalations were recorded as of February 28, 2026. Sebi receives information on content deemed misleading, manipulative, or unlawfuland forwards it to the respective social media platform providers (SMPPs) for removal or takedown under the applicable regulatory framework.
Currently, Sebi is not using AI tools to track securities-related content across digital platforms. To enhance transparency and investor protection, Sebi requires all regulated entities and their agents to prominently display their registered name and registration number on social media profiles and in all securities-related communications. This ensures investors can verify authenticity and differentiate registered entities from unregistered ones.
Sebi also undertakes investor awareness campaigns and multiple initiatives to strengthen compliance and protect investors in the securities market.
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