SEBI SCORES: complain about a broker or listed company
Updated 2026-10 · General information, not legal advice. · Reviewed by: Ayush Sachan, Advocate, 2026-10-11 · How we review
SCORES is SEBI's online system for investor complaints. It sends your complaint to the broker, fund or company and tracks the reply.
What it handles
- Unauthorised trades and account problems with brokers
- Mutual fund and listed company issues
- Delayed dividends, refunds or transfers
How to file
- 1
Complain to the entity first
Write to the broker or company and keep the reply.
- 2
Register on SCORES
Create an account at scores.sebi.gov.in and describe the issue with proof.
- 3
Track and escalate
Follow the status. If unresolved, use the further options on the portal.
Key facts
- Free to use
- Keep contract notes and statements
- Shikayat does not give investment advice
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Common questions
Is SCORES only for brokers?
It also covers listed companies and other SEBI-regulated entities.
Can SEBI recover my money?
SCORES pushes the entity to respond. For recovery you may need other legal steps.