Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Google Labels Verified Investment Apps to Combat Scams in India

3/28/2026

27 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

On March 25, 2026, Google announced it will label verified investment apps on its Indian app store to help users identify legitimate trading platforms and avoid scams.
Only brokers registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) can carry the verified badge.
About 600 financial services apps have already received the label.
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the badge will help prevent impersonation of genuine apps.

1 of 1

Story summary

On March 25, 2026, Google announced it will label verified investment apps on its Indian app store to help users identify legitimate trading platforms and avoid scams.
Only brokers registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) can carry the verified badge.
About 600 financial services apps have already received the label.
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the badge will help prevent impersonation of genuine apps.