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SEBI Registered Research Analyst App: Why RA Registration Protects Investors in India

  • June 22, 2026
  • Posted by: Kunal Singla
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SEBI Registered Research Analyst App

SEBI registered research analyst app: holds INH registration from SEBI. Principal officer must have NISM-XV certification. Univest INH000013776. Verify at sebi.gov.in.

A SEBI registered research analyst app holds Research Analyst registration from SEBI, identified by an INH-prefix number. The a registered platform framework was created under the SEBI (Research Analysts) Regulations 2014 to regulate platforms that publish stock research and charge investors for recommendations. Any app charging for stock picks without INH registration is operating illegally under these regulations.

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  • What SEBI Registered Research Analyst App Registration Requires
  • What Investors Get from a SEBI Registered Research Analyst App
  • How to Verify a SEBI Registered Research Analyst App
  • Conclusion
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • What is a SEBI registered research analyst app?
    • What qualifications are needed for SEBI registered research analyst app status?
    • How do I verify a SEBI registered research analyst app?
    • What disclosures must a a registered platform make?
    • Can I file a complaint against a a registered platform?
    • Is Univest a a registered platform?

What SEBI Registered Research Analyst App Registration Requires

To become a SEBI registered research analyst app, the entity must meet: educational qualifications (the principal officer must hold a post-graduate degree in finance or equivalent), professional certification (NISM-Series XV Research Analyst certification), minimum net worth (Rs 1 lakh for individuals, Rs 25 lakh for corporates), professional indemnity insurance, and compliance infrastructure. SEBI verifies these requirements before granting INH registration.

What Investors Get from a SEBI Registered Research Analyst App

Protection/Benefit What It Means for Investors
SEBI Grievance Mechanism File complaints at sebi.gov.in/scores if platform violates norms
Disclosure Norms Analyst must disclose personal positions in recommended stocks
Research Record Maintenance All picks and rationale kept for 5 years by law
Conflict-of-Interest Rules Analysts cannot trade ahead of publishing picks (front-running prohibited)
Named Analyst Accountability Each pick attributed to a NISM-certified, named analyst
No Guaranteed Return Claims SEBI prohibits claims of guaranteed profits on registered apps
IA Referral Rules Cannot refer investors to affiliated products without disclosure

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An INH-registered app carries regulatory accountability that unregistered platforms cannot provide.

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How to Verify a SEBI Registered Research Analyst App

  1. Go to sebi.gov.in and click Registered Intermediaries.
  2. Select Research Analyst as the intermediary type.
  3. Enter the INH registration number shown in the app.
  4. Confirm the entity name matches the app and registration is active.
  5. Check registration validity date to ensure it has not expired.

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Conclusion

A SEBI registered research analyst app (INH registration) provides investor protections including SEBI grievance mechanisms, disclosure norms, research record maintenance, and named analyst accountability. Univest holds INH000013776 and can be verified at sebi.gov.in. Before subscribing to any platform claiming to be a a registered platform, check the INH number on the SEBI portal.

Download the Univest iOS App or Univest Android App to access India’s SEBI registered research analyst app with verified INH000013776.

Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a SEBI registered research analyst app?

Ans. A a registered platform holds INH registration from SEBI under the Research Analysts Regulations 2014. It can legally charge for stock research and recommendations. Platforms without INH registration cannot legally publish paid stock picks in India.

What qualifications are needed for SEBI registered research analyst app status?

Ans. The principal officer of a a registered platform must hold NISM-Series XV (Research Analyst) certification and a post-graduate degree in finance or equivalent. The entity must also maintain professional indemnity insurance and minimum net worth as per SEBI norms.

How do I verify a SEBI registered research analyst app?

Ans. Go to sebi.gov.in, click Registered Intermediaries, select Research Analyst, and enter the INH number. If valid and active, the entity name and registration date appear. This check confirms whether any app is a genuine a registered platform.

What disclosures must a a registered platform make?

Ans. A a registered platform must disclose: analyst positions in recommended stocks, any financial relationships with companies researched, qualifications of the principal officer, and research methodology. These disclosures are mandatory under SEBI RA Regulations 2014.

Can I file a complaint against a a registered platform?

Ans. Yes. If a a registered platform violates SEBI norms, investors can file a complaint through SEBI SCORES (scores.sebi.gov.in) or SEBI’s online grievance mechanism. This investor protection exists only for platforms with valid INH registration.

Is Univest a a registered platform?

Ans. Yes. Univest (Uniresearch Global Pvt Ltd) holds SEBI Research Analyst registration INH000013776 and is verifiable at sebi.gov.in under Registered Intermediaries. It also holds Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 and Broker registration INZ000317437.



Author: Kunal Singla
Kunal Singla is the Associate Director - Research at Univest, leading quantitative equity research, intraday trading setups, and derivatives strategy. With 4+ years of experience in Indian equity markets, he combines rigorous quantitative methods with classical technical analysis to build high-conviction research frameworks for retail and advisory clients. He holds an MSc from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi — one of India's most selective institutions — and has completed the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), a globally recognised programme covering derivatives pricing, risk modelling, machine learning for finance, and advanced portfolio theory. This combination places him in a small group of Indian analysts with both deep academic training in quantitative methods and SEBI-recognised research credentials. Kunal holds seven SEBI-recognised NISM certifications spanning research, derivatives, portfolio management, and securities operations: Series-XV (Research Analyst), Series-XXI-A (Portfolio Managers), Series-XVI (Commodity Derivatives), Series-VIII (Equity Derivatives), Series-VII (SORM), Series-V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors), and Series-I (Currency Derivatives). At Univest — India's SEBI-registered research and advisory platform — Kunal leads research inputs for Pro Lite, Pro Super, Pro Gold, and Pro Commodity advisory services, alongside publishing intraday stock picks on Univest Blogs.

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