SEBI Project Jagrook 2026: Stock Broker Website and Trading App Rules from 1 November
An official-source implementation checklist for stock-broker websites, trading apps, compliance teams and fintech product owners before the 1 November transition.
Search intent and key terms
Primary keyword: SEBI Project Jagrook stock broker rules 2026
Intent: Informational compliance update for stock brokers, trading-app teams, fintech founders, product owners and compliance officers.
Direct answer
From 1 November 2026, stock brokers must show SEBI-specified investor-awareness messages on website landing pages; trading apps must show the specified awareness messages and existing risk disclosures on alternate days, with the awareness message on the app landing page. This is the post-transition requirement in SEBI’s 1 October 2026 Project Jagrook circular.
During 5–31 October, websites must display both awareness messages and risk disclosures. App awareness messages are voluntary during that period; if shown on a day, the risk disclosure is optional for that day. The Best CS Firm In India implementation lens is to translate this distinction into dated release rules, visible placement and auditable proof.
Website versus trading-app requirements
| Channel / period | Awareness message | Risk disclosure | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broker website: 5–31 Oct | Mandatory | Mandatory | Website |
| Broker website: from 1 Nov | Mandatory | Existing requirement unaffected | Website landing page |
| Trading app: 5–31 Oct | Voluntary | Optional on a day the message is shown | Trading app |
| Trading app: from 1 Nov | Mandatory on alternate-day cycle | Mandatory on alternate-day cycle | Awareness message on app landing page |
Implementation plan before 1 November
- Obtain the current awareness message supplied through the prescribed SEBI or exchange channel.
- Map website and app rules separately; do not reuse the October app rule after 31 October.
- Place the website message on the public landing page from 1 November.
- Configure the app to alternate the awareness message and risk disclosure by date.
- Test signed-out, signed-in, mobile, tablet and desktop states.
- Preserve screenshots, release IDs, timestamps and configuration logs.
- Assign an owner to monitor later message modifications by SEBI.
Product and compliance evidence
| Control | Evidence to retain |
|---|---|
| Message source | Official version and date received |
| Release control | Ticket, approval and production deployment ID |
| Website placement | Dated desktop and mobile landing-page captures |
| App alternation | Calendar logic, test cases and daily logs |
| Content integrity | Controlled asset or version reference |
| Monitoring | Daily evidence sample or synthetic check |
| Change management | Owner, alert source and turnaround standard |
Go-live test cases
- 31 October website shows both transition-period components.
- 1 November website landing page shows the awareness message.
- 1 November app displays the correct item for its alternate-day sequence.
- 2 November app displays the other item without an accidental repeat.
- Midnight rollover follows the documented India-date rule.
- Cached and returning sessions surface the correct landing experience.
- Evidence is retrievable without relying on a developer’s device.
Founder / Business Takeaway
A short disclosure rule can fail through placement, caching, date logic or ownership. Treat the 1 November change as a regulated product release: separate channel requirements, test the rollover, preserve proof and keep the message source updateable.
Sources and verification
https://www.sebi.gov.in/sebi_data/attachdocs/oct-2026/1790852162769.pdf
https://www.sebi.gov.in/media-and-notifications/press-releases/oct-2026/sebi-releases-samajh-se-investing-simple-campaign-under-project-jagrook-rolls-out-the-must-initiative-announces-its-presence-on-whatsapp-and-other-initiatives-for-investor-awareness-and-education_105034.html
https://investor.sebi.gov.in/Investor-support.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What changes on broker websites from 1 November 2026?
Stock brokers must display the investor-awareness messages specified by SEBI on the landing page of their websites.
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What changes on trading apps from 1 November 2026?
Stock brokers with trading apps must display specified investor-awareness messages and risk disclosures on alternate days, with the awareness message on the app landing page.
Were trading-app messages mandatory during 5–31 October?
Awareness messages were voluntary on apps during that period. If shown on a day, the existing risk disclosure was optional for that day.
Can SEBI change the messages later?
Yes. The circular states that investor-awareness messages shared by SEBI may be modified from time to time.
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