Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Experts Caution Retail Investors on Unlisted Shares
More people are investing in stocks that aren't available on the main market, which is growing fast.
However, these 'unlisted shares' come with risks.
Their prices can change quickly, and it's harder to know how the company is doing.
Also, they aren't watched over by the usual rules, so it's important to be careful.
Experts say it's a good idea for regular investors to be cautious about these shares because they can be risky.
Retail investors are increasingly buying unlisted shares, with the number of NSE shareholders in this category growing rapidly.
Investing in unlisted shares involves risks, including price volatility and lack of transparency.
Unlisted shares lack regular disclosure requirements, making it difficult to track company performance.
The unlisted market isn't regulated by SEBI, increasing the risk of default by a broker.
Experts advise retail investors to be cautious about unlisted shares due to associated risks.
- Who
- Retail investors, unlisted share dealers
- What
- Retail investors are increasing their investments in unlisted shares.
- When
- Recent months
- Where
- National Stock Exchange (NSE), India
- Why
- Retail investors hope for quick gains, but risks are associated.
- NSE Unlisted Shareholders (March 31, 2024)
- 33,896
- NSE Unlisted Shareholders (June 30, 2024)
- 146,208
- Capital Gains Tax (Long-term)
- 12.5%
- Capital Gains Tax (Short-term)
- Slab Rate
- Share Holding Period (Long-term)
- Over two years
Sources
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