# SEBI did not act against 95.8% of finfluencers even after warning signs: CFA study

2026-08-07T22:48:48+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Market regulator SEBI did not penalise 95.8% of finfluencers despite many showing warning signs or raising concerns, according to a CFA Institute survey released in 2026. The study of 48 influencers found SEBI action in only 6.25% of cases. Only three finfluencers (6.3%) in the sample are SEBI-registered; the rest are not. CFA found 37.5% of finfluencers did not disclose conflicts of interest such as sponsored content. Meanwhile, SEBI's own AI-powered Project SUDARSAN has flagged over 20,000 fraudulent social media posts since November 2025, the regulator's annual report says. SEBI's investor survey found 62% of investors make decisions based on finfluencer recommendations.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/sebi-did-not-penalise-958-of-fiinfluencers/article71277855.ece>
- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/sebis-project-sudarsan-flags-20-000-fraudulent-posts-as-62-of-investors-are-influenced-by-finfluencers-11786243711745.html>

Tags: CFA Institute, finfluencers, Investor protection, regulation, SEBI, stock recommendations
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