Sebi cautions investors against social media live trading tips and unregistered advisory services



Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Monday cautioned investors against social media accounts offering 'live trading strategies' and real-time stock market tips, warning that such sessions may involve unregistered investment advisory services.The regulator said it had noticed individuals on social media platforms offering real-time strategies and tips on taking positions in the stock market."It is observed that these live trading sessions are being viewed by a substantial number of viewers and live chats are also enabled beside the session where unregistered advisory services are being exchanged," Sebi said."These persons portray themselves as experts in the securities market, provide detailed analysis of when to invest, when to exit, strategies to be followed and the positions to be taken on market indices. Some of these persons claim that they trade real-time while showcasing the performance of their trades, patterns that the market is forming based on live data and the target expected to be reached," it said.The regulator said that live market data cannot be shared by entities except for purposes linked to the orderly functioning of the securities market or meeting regulatory requirements.Read more: ICICI Bank overtakes HDFC Bank as top MF holding in July amid governance concernsIn May, it said market price data could be shared for investor education and awareness with a 30-day lag and without monetary incentives.
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Live UpdatesSolar Eclipse 2026 LIVE Updates: A total solar eclipse, also known as Surya Grahan in India, is a major event. However, regions like India won't be able to witness the event as the path does not reach to the location.Solar Eclipse 2026 LIVE Updates: A total solar eclipse, also known as Surya Grahan in India, is a major event.(iStock )Solar Eclipse 2026 LIVE Updates: The world is gearing up for a spectacular astronomical event as the Total Solar Eclipse of the year is set to grace the skies today, Wednesday. This rare phenomenon will turn daytime into darkness in several parts of the Northern Hemisphere, covering Greenland and Iceland. Several other regions across Europe, North America, and Africa will witness a partial solar eclipse.A total solar eclipse, also known as Surya Grahan in India, is a major event. However, regions like India won't be able to witness the event as the path does not reach to the location.Solar Eclipse 2026: Date and timingsGlobal Timings: The solar eclipse will begin around 3:34 PM UTC and end by 7:58 PM UTC, peaking at 5:46 PM UTC.How to watch the Surya Grahan?While people in India cannot watch the eclipse outside, they can still view it online. NASA and other space observatories will broadcast livestreams, offering views from multiple locations.For people travelling to visibility zones like Iceland or Spain, safety is important.Never look directly at the Sun during the partial eclipse without certified solar glasses. Regular sunglasses, binoculars, and unfiltered cameras do not protect your eyes and can cause severe eye injury.Follow updates here:12 Aug 2026, 05:28:47 PM ISTSolar Eclipse 2026 LIVE Updates: Will the August 2026 Solar Eclipse be visible in India?The August 12 solar eclipse will not be visible in India. The event occurs at night in the country, so the Sun will already be down. Because India is outside the visibility zone, people cannot see any phases, either total or partial, locally.About the AuthorKanishka SinghariaKanishka Singharia is a Senior Content Producer at Mint with a passion for news, trends, and the stories shaping the digital world. She specialises in spotting viral narratives by constantly tracking social media platforms and turning them into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Her work ranges from fast-paced breaking updates to sensitive human-interest features, blending speed with clarity. With over four years of experience in news and trend reporting, Kanishka has worked with leading organisations such as Hindustan Times and Times Now. She moves seamlessly between profiling business leaders and telling the stories of everyday people, covering national developments just as effortlessly as the memes and conversations that dominate online culture. She also reports on real estate developments and civic challenges in major urban hubs like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Gurugram. Her coverage frequently explores the struggles of startup founders, inspiring journeys of CEOs, and the experiences of candidates dealing with the complexities of visa processes. Kanishka holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism from Delhi University and a diploma from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. Rarely offline, she spends much of her time scrolling through X, LinkedIn, Reddit, Instagram, and Facebook in search of the next big story. When she finally logs off, she enjoys binge-watching shows and exploring cafes in pursuit of good food and better conversations. HomeNewsSolar Eclipse 2026 LIVE Updates: Will Surya Grahan be visible in India? Check visibility in other countries

Mumbai: BSE shares are set to be part of rival NSE's benchmark Nifty 50 from September 30, replacing tech firm Wipro in the index, according to a press note issued by the National Stock Exchange of India on Monday.Wipro, which has been part of the 50-stock benchmark since January 17, 2002, is likely to see passive outflows of $246 million, while BSE may see inflows of $741 million, as per Nuvama Alternative and Quantitative Research. The stocks see passive flows from all the funds tracking the index, as the funds adjust their holdings to match Nifty's constituents.BSE has gained 36.8% so far this year, and was up 4% on Monday, while Wipro is down 30.6% in 2026 so far, and fell 1.1% at day's close.Read Also: Sebi proposes raising annual ISIN limit for private debt securities to 17"BSE Ltd (average free-float market capitalisation ₹1,40,879 crores) has been included in Nifty 50 index as the 6-month average free-float market capitalisation of the company within eligible universe is at least 1.5 times the 6-month average free-float market capitalisation of the smallest constituents i.e. Wipro Ltd (average free-float market capitalisation ₹55,930 crores)," the NSE said.It further said, "Next two eligible companies namely TVS Motor Company (₹84,566 crores) and Divi's Laboratories (₹82,930 crores) were not considered for inclusion in Nifty 50 index as the average free-float market capitalisation of two Nifty 50 constituents with lowest average free-float market capitalization (after exclusion of the company in Nifty 50 listed above) namely HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (₹65,666 crores) and Tata Consumer Products Ltd. (₹73,054 crores) was less than 1.5 times the 6-month average free-float market capitalisation." NSE also announced changes in the Nifty 500, Nifty 100 and Nifty Next 50.
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