Do's and Don'ts

Follow essential guidelines to make informed, responsible, and ethical investment decisions.

Things you should take care of

Following these guidelines will help ensure a safe and compliant trading experience. Please review these important do's and don'ts before engaging in any securities transactions.

DO'sDON'Ts
Read all documents and terms & conditions carefully before signingDo not deal with unregistered intermediaries
Complete your KYC properly by providing all valid documentsDo not enter into any agreements without proper understanding
Update your mobile number, email ID, and bank account details regularlyDo not share trading credentials or password with anyone
Issue cheques/fund transfers only in your own nameDo not accept unsigned/duplicate contract notes
Verify your trade details on the contract note and raise queries promptlyDo not accept contract notes that are not as per the prescribed format
Deliver securities to your broker before the pay-in dateDo not delay payment/deliveries of securities to the broker
Pay required margins on timeDo not forget to take note of risks involved in the investments
Verify your demat transaction statement carefullyDo not sign blank Delivery Instruction Slips (DIS) while meeting security deposit requirements
Cross-check confirmations of orders/trades from exchangesDo not deal based on rumors or tips
Accept contract notes/confirmation of trades from your broker onlyDo not fall prey to fixed/guaranteed returns schemes
Ensure that the broker's name, SEBI registration number, and exchange logos are clearly visible on the contract notesDo not invest based on SMS or email tips
Check your financial and transaction details periodically on the exchange websiteDo not transfer funds to any account other than your broker's official account
Insist on a proof of every payment made to the brokerDo not ignore any emails/SMSs received with regards to trades done, from the exchanges
Scrutinize minutely both the transaction confirmation and the account statementDo not opt for digital contracts if not familiar with computers
Keep a record of dates when you placed your investment ordersDo not share your internet trading account's password with anyone
Handle DIS Book issued by DP carefullyDo not make payments in cash to the broker
Ensure that the DIS numbers are pre-printed and account number is mentioned on itDo not introduce any other person for trading, settlement, and fund transfer
Freeze your demat account in case of your absence for longer durationDo not enter into any unusual arrangements such as payback contracts or agreements
Pay the margins required to be paid in the time prescribedDo not deal through any unauthorized platforms or messaging services for placing orders
Deliver the shares in case of sale or pay the money in case of purchase within the time prescribed

Detailed Do's Explained

Account Opening and Documentation

  • Read all documents and terms & conditions carefully before signing
  • Complete your KYC properly by providing all valid documents
  • Update your mobile number, email ID, and bank account details regularly
  • Ensure that the broker's name, SEBI registration number, and exchange logos are clearly visible on the contract notes

Trading and Transaction Practices

  • Issue cheques/fund transfers only in your own name
  • Verify your trade details on the contract note and raise queries promptly
  • Deliver securities to your broker before the pay-in date
  • Pay required margins on time
  • Cross-check confirmations of orders/trades from exchanges
  • Accept contract notes/confirmation of trades from your broker only

Security and Record Keeping

  • Verify your demat transaction statement carefully
  • Check your financial and transaction details periodically on the exchange website
  • Insist on a proof of every payment made to the broker
  • Scrutinize minutely both the transaction confirmation and the account statement
  • Keep a record of dates when you placed your investment orders
  • Handle DIS Book issued by DP carefully
  • Ensure that the DIS numbers are pre-printed and account number is mentioned on it

Detailed Don'ts Explained

Security Risks to Avoid

  • Do not share trading credentials or password with anyone
  • Do not sign blank Delivery Instruction Slips (DIS) while meeting security deposit requirements
  • Do not share your internet trading account's password with anyone
  • Do not opt for digital contracts if not familiar with computers

Transaction Risks to Avoid

  • Do not deal with unregistered intermediaries
  • Do not enter into any agreements without proper understanding
  • Do not accept unsigned/duplicate contract notes
  • Do not accept contract notes that are not as per the prescribed format
  • Do not delay payment/deliveries of securities to the broker
  • Do not transfer funds to any account other than your broker's official account
  • Do not make payments in cash to the broker

Investment Risks to Avoid

  • Do not forget to take note of risks involved in the investments
  • Do not deal based on rumors or tips
  • Do not fall prey to fixed/guaranteed returns schemes
  • Do not invest based on SMS or email tips
  • Do not ignore any emails/SMSs received with regards to trades done, from the exchanges
  • Do not introduce any other person for trading, settlement, and fund transfer
  • Do not enter into any unusual arrangements such as payback contracts or agreements
  • Do not deal through any unauthorized platforms or messaging services for placing orders

Need More Information?

For any questions or clarifications regarding these guidelines, please contact our support team or visit our office.

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Last Updated: April 1, 2025

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