The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a 30‑day delay for sharing and using stock market price data in educational content. The aim is to prevent misuse of live market prices while still allowing investors to learn from recent market trends.
Currently, exchanges and market intermediaries can share data with a one‑day delay, but educational content often uses data that is three months old. SEBI said this difference creates confusion and could let some use near real-time data improperly, which should normally require registration as investment research or advisory.
The new proposal would standardize the delay to 30 days for both sharing and using data. SEBI said this is enough to protect sensitive market information while keeping educational material meaningful. Existing rules on prohibited activities will still apply, and entities focused only on education must continue to follow them.
The regulator has opened the proposal for public comments until January 27, 2026, before finalizing the rules. SEBI’s move comes after concerns that some online platforms and educators were misusing live market data under the guise of teaching investors.
By setting a uniform 30‑day delay, SEBI aims to tighten safeguards around stock price data, reduce confusion, and support credible and safe investor education across India.
This proposal is part of SEBI’s broader efforts to balance market transparency with investor protection, making sure educational content is helpful without allowing it to be used as a shortcut to trade on inside or real-time information.
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