DOs Deal only with SEBI registered intermediaries. Ensure that the intermediary has a valid registration certificate. Ensure that the intermediary is permitted to transact in the market. State clearly who will be placing orders on your behalf. Insist on client registration form to be signed by the intermediary beforecommencing operations. Enter into an agreement with [...]

DOs Before investing ensure that the entity is registered with SEBI. Read the offer document of the scheme especially the risk factors carefully. Check the viability of the project. Check and verify the background/expertise of the promoters. Ensure clear and marketable title of the property/assets of the entity. Ensure that the Collective Investment Management Company [...]

DOs Go through all rules, regulations, bye-laws and disclosures made by theexchanges. Trade only through – Trading Member (TM) registered with SEBI or authorisedperson of TM registered with the exchange. While dealing with an authorised person, ensure that the contract note has beenissued by the TM of the authorized person only. While dealing with an [...]

DOs Read the Prospectus/ Abridged Prospectus and carefully note: Risk factors pertaining to the issue. Outstanding litigations and defaults, if any. Financials of the issuer. Object of the issue.ü Company history. Background of promoters. Instructions before making application. In case of any doubt/problem, contact the compliance officer named in the offerdocument. In case you do [...]

DOs Transact only through Stock Exchanges. Deal only through SEBI registered intermediaries. Complete all the required formalities of opening an account properly (Clientregistration, Client agreement forms etc). Ask for and sign “Know Your Client Agreement”. Read and properly understand the risks associated with investing in securities /derivatives before undertaking transactions. Assess the risk – return [...]

DOs Read the special resolution regarding the proposed buy back in detail and thenvote for it. Compare the price offered in buy back with market price during last few months,Earning per Share, Book Value etc. Determine whether the price offered is reasonable. Read the instructions for making the application for tendering of shares carefullyand follow [...]

DOs Read the offer document carefully before investing. Note that investments in Mutual Funds may be risky. Mention your bank account number in the application form. Invest in a scheme depending upon your investment objective and risk appetite. Note that Net Asset Value of a scheme is subject to change depending uponmarket conditions. Insist for [...]