SEBI Launches New Handle on X, Asks Regulated Entities To Use 1600 Series for Calling Customers
Moneylife Digital Team 09 April 2025
After locking its old handle on X (erstwhile Twitter), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a new handle @SEBI_Updates. The market regulator also advised all regulated and registered entities to strictly use the designated ‘1600’ phone number series for service and transactional voice calls to customers.
 
In a release, SEBI says the move to use 1600 series is in line with recent guidelines issued by the telecom regulatory authority of India (TRAI). The aim is to allow investors to easily recognise genuine communications from SEBI-regulated entities and avoid falling prey to fraudulent calls made from random 10-digit numbers.
 
This step is expected to significantly reduce the risk of scams and reinforce the overall safety of investor communications.
 
SEBI has also urged investors to remain vigilant and to take appropriate action if they receive unsolicited or suspicious communication.
 
Separately, enhancing its outreach,  SEBI also announced the launch of its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @SEBI_updates. Through this verified account, SEBI will regularly post updates related to regulations, orders, circulars, press releases and other official notifications.
 
These updates will continue to be available on SEBI’s official website at www.sebi.gov.in. The new digital channel aims to provide faster and easier access to information for investors, corporates, intermediaries and other stakeholders, the market regulator says.
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