How-to broker grievance MF complaint

How to file a broker grievance for mutual fund issues

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Broker grievances for MF follow a parallel escalation path: broker internal → exchange (NSE / BSE) → SEBI SCORES. Each level has specific jurisdiction; understanding this matrix accelerates resolution.

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Step-by-step procedure

See the procedure infobox above.

Broker-side MF issues

IssueAuthority
Coin transaction failureZerodha internal → SEBI SCORES
BSE Star MF routing errorBSE investor services
NSE MFSS issueNSE investor services
Demat-mode pledge / unpledgeCDSL / NSDL + broker
Broker’s fee disputeInternal + exchange
Custody / record disputeExchange / SCORES

Exchange’s role

ExchangeAuthority
NSEMember compliance; arbitration
BSEMember compliance; arbitration
MSEMember compliance

Exchange members include brokers; exchange enforces compliance.

See also

External references

References

  1. SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 1992.
  2. Exchange member compliance frameworks.
  3. SEBI SCORES framework.

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