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New SEBI Rules For Investor Awareness Messages On Trading Apps
Understand how stock brokers will display new investor awareness messages on their websites and trading applications under Project Jagrook.
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What happened
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new requirement under Project Jagrook for stock brokers. Project Jagrook is a nationwide investor awareness initiative, and this update is also tied to World Investor Week. SEBI has directed all registered stock brokers to prominently display specific "investor awareness message(s)" on their digital platforms. These platforms include their official websites and trading applications.
The rollout happens in phases. From October 5, 2026, to October 31, 2026, brokers must show these messages and existing risk disclosures on their websites. Doing so on trading apps during this initial period is voluntary. However, starting November 1, 2026, the rules change. Brokers must mandatorily show the awareness messages on their website landing pages. For trading apps, brokers must display the awareness messages and risk disclosures on alternate days on the app landing page.
What it means for you
If you use online platforms to trade or invest in securities, you will notice changes when you open your broker's website or mobile application. When you log in or visit a broker's digital platform, you will see educational messages provided by the market regulator. These prompts are meant for the benefit, safety, and education of investors. The announcement does not say that your trading accounts, funds, or securities are restricted in any way by these new display rules. It simply changes what information is shown on your screen while using broker services.
What to do
There is nothing specific for ordinary households or investors to do regarding this announcement, as the rules apply directly to stock brokers, stock exchanges, and depositories. You do not need to submit any documents or change any settings on your trading apps. When you see these educational prompts and risk disclosures on your broker's website or app, read them to stay informed about market safety. If you have questions about how your specific broker is displaying these messages, you can reach out to your broker through its official customer support channels or app.
Common questions
What is Project Jagrook?
Project Jagrook is SEBI's nationwide investor awareness initiative linked with World Investor Week.
When do trading apps have to mandatorily show the awareness messages?
Stock brokers must mandatorily display the specified investor awareness messages and risk disclosures on alternate days on their trading apps starting from November 1, 2026 onwards.
Sources
- Securities and Exchange Board of India: Display of “investor awareness message(s)” by stock brokers on their trading apps and websites, under Project Jagrook
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