Archive · 18 Aug 2025
SEBI Sees Rise in Investor Complaints, Cracks Down on Finfluencers
SEBI, India's financial watchdog, is dealing with more complaints from investors.
This isn't necessarily because companies are behaving worse; it's because investors are more aware and filing complaints online is easier.
SEBI is also cracking down on financial influencers who might be giving bad advice.
At the same time, SEBI is resolving more cases through settlements, collecting a lot more money.
Experts believe the future will involve dealing with tech-based scams, especially those using AI.
Investor complaints against listed companies in India surged in FY25.
Complaints rose due to increased investor awareness, digital filing, and tighter SEBI surveillance.
SEBI is intensifying actions against investment advisers and finfluencers for misconduct.
Settlement applications with SEBI climbed to 703 in FY25, with significantly increased collections.
Experts predict future challenges from tech-driven risks, including AI-based scams.
- Who
- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and investors.
- What
- Investor complaints against listed companies increased by 43% in FY25, and SEBI is addressing the issues.
- When
- In the financial year 2024-25 (FY25).
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Due to increased investor awareness, ease of filing complaints, tighter surveillance, and misconduct by financial advisors.
Investor Issues
Corporate and Advisor Accountability
Complaint Resolution Speed
Investor Issues
Investors expect quick solutions and better corporate conduct.
Corporate and Advisor Accountability
Companies are lagging in strengthening the back-end of compliance and investor relations.
Finfluencer Regulation
Investor Issues
SEBI must broaden its interpretation of what constitutes advice to cover disguised forms.
Corporate and Advisor Accountability
Enforcement actions against influencers are episodic and limited in scope.
- Complaints Received (FY25)
- 12,473
- Complaints Resolved (FY25)
- Over 12,200
- Pending Complaints (FY25)
- 691
- Settlement Applications (FY25)
- 703
- Settlement Collections
- ₹799 crore
