SEBI Introduced Validated UPI Handles and SEBI Check

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SEBI announced a significant initiative to enhance investor protection and combat unauthorized money collection in the securities market. Effective October 1, 2025, SEBI will introduce a structured and validated UPI address mechanism, featuring the exclusive valid handle, for all SEBI-registered investor-facing intermediaries.

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