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Upstox Securities Pvt. Ltd. and RKSV Commodities India Pvt. Ltd. have issued a detailed investor awareness and compliance notice covering regulatory registrations, risk disclosures, grievance redressal channels, and precautionary guidance for market participants. The disclosure lists Upstox Securities’ SEBI registration, NSE and BSE membership codes, CDSL registration, corporate identity details, compliance officer contact information, and its registered office in New Delhi. It also provides RKSV Commodities’ SEBI registration, MCX membership code, corporate identity details, compliance officer contact information, and its registered and correspondence addresses in New Delhi and Mumbai.

The notice directs investors to use the SEBI SCORES portal for complaints and states that mandatory complaint details include name, PAN, address, mobile number, and email ID. It highlights the benefits of the system, including better communication and faster resolution of grievances. Investors are urged to read the Risk Disclosure Document prescribed by SEBI, along with the company’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, before investing.

The firms clarify their corporate relationship, stating that Upstox Securities Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of RKSV Securities India Private Limited, while RKSV Commodities India Private Limited is an associate of RKSV Securities India Private Limited. A broader investment warning follows, reminding users that securities market investments are subject to market risk and that brokerage charges will not exceed SEBI-prescribed limits.

A major section of the disclosure focuses on derivatives trading risks. It cites the well-known warning that 9 out of 10 individual traders in the equity Futures and Options segment have incurred net losses. It further states that, on average, loss-making traders recorded a net trading loss of close to ₹50,000, and paid an additional 28% of their losses in transaction costs. Even traders who made net profits reportedly paid transaction costs ranging from 15% to 50% of those profits. The message is intended to caution investors about the high risk and cost burden associated with derivatives trading.

The notice also explains that mutual fund ratings are not investment advice and are powered by Morningstar data. It states that the broker does not accept liability arising from investors’ decisions and clarifies that mutual fund products sold through the platform are not exchange-traded products, with the broker acting only as a distributor. As a result, disputes related to distribution activity would not be eligible for exchange investor redressal forums or arbitration mechanisms.

Several investor-protection advisories are included. These warn against participating in unauthorized collective investment or portfolio management schemes that promise fixed, indicative, or guaranteed returns. Investors are cautioned not to share trading credentials, OTPs, strategies, or position details; not to trade in leveraged products such as options without proper understanding; not to follow unsolicited tips on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, SMS, or phone calls; and not to rely on recommendations from unregistered advisors or influencers. The notice also reminds investors to update KYC details, mobile numbers, and email addresses, and to monitor demat and trading account alerts for unauthorized activity.

Additional guidance explains that investors do not need to issue cheques when applying for IPOs, as bank account details and authorization are sufficient for allotment-related payment. It also notes that stockbrokers can accept securities as margin only through pledge in the depository system, and urges investors to check their holdings through the monthly Consolidated Account Statement. Finally, the notice refers to the SEBI Online Dispute Resolution portal as a mechanism for resolving securities market disputes through online conciliation and arbitration.

Harish Yadav

Editor at PPC Herald, handles news and article writing and proofreading.

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