SEBI Proposes 30-Day Delay for Market Data in EdTech to Curb Misuse

• SEBI proposes a uniform 30-day delay for sharing market price data for investor education and awareness.
• The move aims to prevent live/near-real-time data from being misused as de-facto investment advice or research.
• MIIs and stock exchanges would share data only after 30 days; educational entities can use only such delayed data.
• This proposal seeks to harmonize existing differing timelines (1-day vs. 3-month lag) and fill regulatory gaps.
• Experts support a balanced delay to maintain relevance for learners while protecting investors from misleading advice.

Why It Matters: SEBI balances investor education relevance with regulatory safeguards by proposing a 30-day market data delay.