Archive · 22 Aug 2025
SEBI Investigates Pune Finfluencer Avadhut Sathe Without License
Avadhut Sathe, a popular financial influencer from Pune, is being investigated by India's financial watchdog, SEBI.
Sathe teaches people about trading stocks through his academy and online videos, using a unique and theatrical style.
SEBI is looking into whether Sathe is following the rules, as it appears that his academy has been operating without a license.
This is part of a larger effort by SEBI to regulate financial influencers to protect investors.
The investigation started with a search of his training academy in Karjat.
Avadhut Sathe, a Pune-based finfluencer, is under investigation by SEBI.
SEBI conducted a search-and-seizure operation at Sathe's Karjat academy.
Sathe, known for his unique teaching style, runs the Avadhut Sathe Training Academy (ASTA).
He has trained over 18,000 people, primarily from middle-class backgrounds.
Sathe has over 9.36 lakh subscribers on his YouTube channel.
- Who
- Avadhut Sathe, a finfluencer, is the subject of the SEBI investigation.
- What
- SEBI is investigating Avadhut Sathe, a financial influencer.
- When
- The investigation began on August 20, with a search and seizure operation.
- Where
- The investigation includes Sathe's Karjat academy.
- Why
- SEBI is investigating Sathe, as part of a crackdown on unregistered financial influencers.
- Name
- Avadhut Sathe
- Profession
- Finfluencer
- Location
- Pune, India
- Academy Name
- Avadhut Sathe Training Academy (ASTA)
- YouTube Subscribers
- 9.36 lakh+
- SEBI Action
- Search and seizure operation