SEBI Registered Stock Advisory App: What Registration Means and Why It Protects Investors

SEBI registered stock advisory app holds INH (RA) or INA (IA) registration. Univest: RA INH000013776, IA INA000017639, Broker INZ000317437. Verify at sebi.gov.in.

Updated: 25 Jun 2026 • 10:24 am

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SEBI Registered Stock Advisory App: What Registration Means and Why It Protects Investors

A SEBI registered stock advisory app is one that holds valid Research Analyst registration (INH prefix) or Investment Adviser registration (INA prefix) from the Securities and Exchange Board of India. A a registered platform is the only legally compliant way to pay for stock research in India. Platforms charging for tips without these registrations violate SEBI regulations and provide zero regulatory protection to subscribers.

Univest is a SEBI registered stock advisory app with RA INH000013776, IA INA000017639, and Broker INZ000317437. All three registrations can be verified at sebi.gov.in under Registered Intermediaries.

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What SEBI Registration Means for a Stock Advisory App

When a platform becomes a SEBI registered stock advisory app, the principal officer must hold NISM-Series XV (Research Analyst) certification and meet educational qualifications. The platform must follow mandatory disclosure norms: disclose analyst positions in recommended stocks, maintain research records for five years, and avoid conflicts of interest. Investors using a a registered platform can file grievances with SEBI if the platform violates these obligations.

Types of SEBI Registration for Stock Advisory Apps

Registration Type	Regulation	What It Allows	Verification
Research Analyst (RA)	SEBI RA Regulations 2014	Publish stock research and charge for reports	INH prefix on sebi.gov.in
Investment Adviser (IA)	SEBI IA Regulations 2013	Give personalized portfolio advice based on risk profile	INA prefix on sebi.gov.in
Broker	SEBI Broker Regulations	Execute trades for clients on NSE/BSE	INZ prefix on sebi.gov.in
Unregistered Advisory	Prohibited by SEBI	Cannot charge for tips legally	No valid SEBI number

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Risks of Using an Unregistered Stock Advisory App Instead of a SEBI Registered One

No SEBI grievance mechanism available for losses from negligent or fraudulent advice.
No disclosure obligation for analyst positions in recommended stocks.
No research record requirement, making accountability impossible.
Higher risk of pump-and-dump schemes where operators exit before subscribers.
Potential legal liability for both the platform operator and, in some cases, subscribers.

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Conclusion

A SEBI registered stock advisory app provides investor protections through mandatory disclosures, named analyst accountability, and SEBI grievance redressal. Univest holds RA INH000013776, IA INA000017639, and Broker INZ000317437, making it one of India’s most comprehensively registered a registered platform platforms. Always verify registration at sebi.gov.in before subscribing to any platform.

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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 stock advisory app?

Ans. A a registered platform holds valid RA registration (INH prefix) or IA registration (INA prefix) from SEBI. These registrations are mandatory for platforms charging fees for stock research or personalized investment advice in India.

How do I verify a SEBI registered stock advisory app?

Ans. Go to sebi.gov.in, click Registered Intermediaries, and search using the INH or INA number shown in the app. If valid and active, the entity name and registration details appear. This check takes under 2 minutes.

What is the difference between RA and IA registration for advisory apps?

Ans. A SEBI Research Analyst (INH) can publish general stock research. A SEBI Investment Adviser (INA) can give personalized portfolio advice based on your risk profile. The best a registered platform holds both registrations.

Can an unregistered app give stock tips legally?

Ans. No. Under SEBI regulations, any app charging for stock tips without RA or IA registration is operating illegally. Investors using unregistered platforms have no SEBI legal recourse if they suffer losses from negligent or fraudulent advice.

What certifications must a SEBI registered stock advisory app have?

Ans. The principal officer of a a registered platform must hold NISM-Series XV (Research Analyst) certification for RA registration. For IA registration, NISM-Series X-A and X-B certifications are required. SEBI verifies these during registration.

Is Univest a SEBI registered stock advisory app?

Ans. Yes. Univest (Uniresearch Global Pvt Ltd) holds SEBI RA INH000013776, IA INA000017639, and Broker INZ000317437, making it one of India’s most comprehensively registered a registered platform platforms. All registrations are verifiable at sebi.gov.in.