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SEBI Launches Project Jagrook to Boost Investor Awareness
- •SEBI launched Project Jagrook, a nationwide investor awareness campaign running across multiple media channels and languages until March 2027.
- •Stock brokers are required to display investor awareness messages and risk disclosures on their websites and trading apps.
- •The campaign features Samajh Se Investing Simple, a free seven-module education program designed for beginners and retail investors.
- •The learning modules cover fundamental financial concepts ranging from basic money management and mutual funds to fraud protection.
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Project Jagrook is a nationwide investor awareness campaign launched by SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on October 5, 2026. It is designed to help individuals make informed financial choices based on their own understanding rather than unverified recommendations or anonymous sources.
Under an October 1 circular, brokers must display investor awareness messages and risk disclosures on their websites from October 5 to October 31. Starting November 1, these messages must appear on the website landing page, while trading apps must show them on alternate days.
Samajh Se Investing Simple is SEBI's free, seven-module educational program under Project Jagrook tailored for beginners and retail investors. Investors can access the program at no cost without general registration by visiting SEBI's website and selecting the program banner under the investor education section or portal.
