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

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.

Univest is a SEBI registered research analyst app under INH000013776 (Uniresearch Global Pvt Ltd), covering equity, F&O, commodity, and mutual fund research with analyst-attributed picks for 80 lakh+ subscribers.

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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

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.

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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.