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INVESTOR CHARTER IN RESPECT OF RAS

A. Vision and Mission Statements for investors

Vision
Invest with knowledge & safety.

Mission
Every investor should be able to invest in right investment products based on their needs, manage and monitor them to meet their goals, access reports and enjoy financial wellness.

B. Details of business transacted by the Research Analyst with respect to the investors

• To publish research report based on the research activities of the RA
• To provide an independent unbiased view on securities.
• To offer unbiased recommendation, disclosing the financial interests in recommended securities.
• To provide research recommendation, based on analysis of publicly available information and known observations.
• To conduct audit annually
• To ensure that all advertisements are in adherence to the provisions of the Advertisement Code for Research Analysts.
• To maintain records of interactions, with all clients including prospective clients (prior to onboarding), where any conversation related to the research services has taken place.

C. Details of services provided to investors (No Indicative Timelines)

Onboarding of Clients

• Sharing of terms and conditions of research services]
• Completing KYC of fee paying clients

Disclosure to Clients:

• To disclose, information that is material for the client to make an informed decision, including details of its business activity, disciplinary history, the terms and conditions of research services, details of associates, risks and conflicts of interest, if any
• To disclose the extent of use of Artificial Intelligence tools in providing research services
• To disclose, while distributing a third party research report, any material conflict of interest of such third party research provider or provide web address that directs a recipient to the relevant disclosures
• To disclose any conflict of interest of the activities of providing research services with other activities of the research analyst.
• To distribute research reports and recommendations to the clients without discrimination.
• To maintain confidentiality w.r.t publication of the research report until made available in the public domain.
• To respect data privacy rights of clients and take measures to protect unauthorized use of their confidential information
• To disclose the timelines for the services provided by the research analyst to clients and ensure adherence to the said timelines
• To provide clear guidance and adequate caution notice to clients when providing recommendations for dealing in complex and high-risk financial products/services
• To treat all clients with honesty and integrity
• To ensure confidentiality of information shared by clients unless such information is required to be provided in furtherance of discharging legal obligations or a client has provided specific consent to share such information.

D. Details of grievance redressal mechanism and how to access it

1. Investor can lodge complaint/grievance against Research Analyst in the following ways:

Mode of filing the complaint with research analyst
In case of any grievance / complaint, an investor may approach the concerned Research Analyst who shall strive to redress the grievance immediately, but not later than 21 days of the receipt of the grievance.

Mode of filing the complaint on SCORES or with Research Analyst Administration and Supervisory Body (RAASB)

• i. SCORES 2.0 (a web based centralized grievance redressal system of SEBI for facilitating effective grievance redressal in time-bound manner)
  (https://scores.sebi.gov.in)
  
  Two level review for complaint/grievance against Research Analyst:
  First review done by designated body (RAASB)
  Second review done by SEBI
• ii. Email to designated email ID of RAASB

2. If the Investor is not satisfied with the resolution provided by the Market Participants, then the Investor has the option to file the complaint/ grievance on SMARTODR platform for its resolution through online conciliation or arbitration.

With regard to physical complaints, investors may send their complaints to:

Office of Investor Assistance and Education,
Securities and Exchange Board of India,
SEBI Bhavan, Plot No. C4-A, 'G' Block,
Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E),
Mumbai - 400 051

E. Rights of investors

• Right to Privacy and Confidentiality
• Right to Transparent Practices
• Right to fair and Equitable Treatment
• Right to Adequate Information
• Right to Initial and Continuing Disclosure-Right to receive information about all the statutory and regulatory disclosures
• Right to Fair & True Advertisement
• Right to Awareness about Service Parameters and Turnaround Times
• Right to be informed of the timelines for each service
• Right to be Heard and Satisfactory Grievance Redressal
• Right to have timely redressal
• Right to Exit from Financial product or service in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed with the research analyst
• Right to receive clear guidance and caution notice when dealing in Complex and High-Risk Financial Products and Services
• Additional Rights to vulnerable consumers- Right to get access to services in a suitable manner even if differently abled
• Right to provide feedback on the financial products and services used
• Right against coercive, unfair, and one-sided clauses in financial agreements

F. Expectations from the investors (Responsibilities of investors)

Do's

• Always deal with SEBI registered Research Analyst.
• Ensure that the Research Analyst has a valid registration certificate.
• Check for SEBI registration number.
• Please refer to the list of all SEBI registered Research Analyst which is available on SEBI website in the following link:
  https://www.sebi.gov.in/sebiweb/other/OtherAction.do?doRecognisedFpi=yes&intmId=14
• Always pay attention towards disclosures made in the research reports before investing.
• Pay your Research Analyst through banking channels only and maintain duly signed receipts mentioning the details of your payments.
• Before buying/selling securities or applying in public offer, check for the research recommendation provided by your Research Analyst.
• Ask all relevant questions and clear your doubts with your Research Analyst before acting on recommendation.
• Seek clarifications and guidance on research recommendations from your Research Analyst, especially if it involves complex and high risk financial products and services.
• Always be aware that you have the right to stop availing the service of a Research Analyst as per the terms of service agreed between you and your Research Analyst.
• Always be aware that you have the right to provide feedback to your Research Analyst in respect of the services received.
• Always be aware that you will not be bound by any clause, prescribed by the research analyst, which is contravening any regulatory provisions.
• Inform SEBI about Research Analyst offering assured or guaranteed returns.

Don'ts

• Do not provide funds for investment to the Research Analyst.
• Don't fall prey to luring advertisements or market rumors.
• Do not get attracted to limited period discount or other incentive, gifts, etc. offered by Research Analyst.
• Do not share login credential and password of your trading, demat or bank accounts with the Research Analyst.

By Vivek Sharma / Sep 01, 2025 - Perpetual

Grievance Redressal / Escalation Matrix

For any grievances,

• Step 1: the client should first contact the RA using the details on its website (https://viveklochansharma.in/) or following contact details:
  Contact Vivek Sharma, Research Analyst – viveklochansharma@gmail.com
• Step 2: If the resolution is unsatisfactory, the client can also lodge grievances through SEBI’s SCORES platform at https://scores.sebi.gov.in
• Step 3: The client may also consider the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) through the Smart ODR portal at https://smartodr.in

Instruction to use

1. The above table must be displayed in office as well as on the website
2. For Individual, CC, Head of CC, Compliance officer, CEO, Principal officer can be same one person. In such cases you can either fill the same information in all columns or mention only compliance officer and principal officer. In case of Individual, Research analyst will be the compliance officer and principal officer.
3. For non individual, fill the rows which are applicable. Row of compliance officer, CEO, Principal officer must contain information. In case you have customer care / Head of customer care you can fill that accordingly. If you do not have – you can leave these two blanks.

Research Analyst - MITC
(SEBI Registration No. INH000023083)

Disciplinary history

No penalties / directions have been issued by SEBI under the SEBI Act or Regulations made there under against the Research Analyst relating to Research Analyst services.

There are no pending material litigations or legal proceedings, findings of inspections or investigations for which action has been taken or initiated by any regulatory authority against the Research Analyst or its employees.

Details of associates

No associates

Disclosures with respect to Research and Recommendations Services

Research Analyst may have financial interest or actual / beneficial ownership in the securities recommended in its personal portfolio. Details of the same may be referred through the disclosures made at the time of advice.

There are no actual or potential conflicts of interest arising from any connection to or association with any issuer of products/ securities, including any material information or facts that might compromise its objectivity or independence in the carrying on of Research Analyst services. Such conflict of interest shall be disclosed to the client as and when they arise.

Research Analyst or its employee or its associates have not received any compensation from the subject company in past 12 months.

Research Analyst or its employee or its associates have not managed or co-managed the public offering of Subject Company in past 12 months.

Research Analyst or its employee or its associates have received any compensation for investment banking or merchant banking of brokerage services from the subject company in past 12 months.

Research Analyst or its employee or its associates have not received any compensation for products or services other than above from the subject company in past 12 months.

Research Analyst or its employee or its associates have not received any compensation or other benefits from the Subject Company or 3rd party in connection with the research report/ recommendation.

The subject company was not a client of Research Analyst or its employee or its associates during twelve months preceding the date of distribution of the research report and recommendation services provided.

Research Analysts or its employee or its associates has not served as an officer, director or employee of the subject company.

Research Analysts has not been engaged in market making activity of the subject company.

Most Important Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions and the consent thereon are for the research services provided by the RA and RA cannot execute or carry out any trade (purchase/sell transaction) on behalf of the client. Thus, you are advised not to permit the Research Analyst to execute any trade on your behalf.

The fee charged by Trade With Vivek. to you will be subject to the maximum of amount prescribed by SEBI/ Research Analyst Administration and Supervisory Body (RAASB) from time to time (applicable only for Individual and HUF Clients).

Note:

• 2.1. The current fee limit is Rs 1,51,000/- per annum per family of client for all research services of the Trade With Vivek.
• 2.2 The fee limit does not include statutory charges.
• 2.3 The fee limits do not apply to a non-individual client / accredited investor.

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We never provide service like profit sharing, guaranteed profit, sure shot, Jackpot etc. Trading & investments are subject to market risks.

Traders/Investors in the services are not being offered any guaranteed/assured returns. Past performance of the services does not indicate/guarantee of the future performance or return for any of the services.

The SEBI registration, Enlistment with RAASB, and NISM certification do not guarantee the performance of the RA or assure any returns to the client.

Grievances

For any grievances,

Step 1: the client should first contact the Trade With Vivek. by using below mentioned details:

Contact details: +91- 9930839921 or can write us an E-mail at viveklochansharma@gmail.com

For more details regarding grievance-related matters, please refer to the grievance redressal section of our website: https://viveklochansharma.in/grievance-redressal-process/

Step 2: If the resolution is unsatisfactory, the client can also lodge grievances through SEBI's SCORES platform at www.scores.sebi.gov.in

Step 3: The client may also consider the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) through the Smart ODR portal at smartodr.in

Clients are required to keep contact details, including email id and mobile number/s updated with the us at all times.

Trade With Vivek. RA shall never ask for the client's login credentials and OTPs for the client's Trading Account Demat Account and Bank Account. Never share such information with anyone including us.

Disclosure Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in Research Services

In compliance with Regulation 19(vii) and Regulation 24(7) of the SEBI (Research Analyst) Regulations, we hereby declare that no Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are currently used in the preparation, generation, or distribution of our research services. All research outputs and recommendations are derived through human analysis and traditional research methodologies. Should there be any change in this status, appropriate disclosure will be made in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

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Disclaimer – Vivek Lochan Sharma – SEBI Registered Research Analyst – Reg.No. INH000023083

1. Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the security-related documents carefully before investing.
2. Registration granted by SEBI, membership of a SEBI recognized supervisory body (if any), Enlistment with RAASB/BSE and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors.
3. Subscription paid for Research recommendations is non-refundable unless our registration is suspended or canceled by SEBI.
4. There are no guaranteed returns or profits or fixed returns in the stock market.
5. Our fees/subscription charges are fixed and we do not operate on any profit-sharing model.
6. We do not manage your funds. You have to take entries and exits in your own account.
7. There is no inducement. We are not responsible for any financial loss or any other loss incurred by the client.
8. Invest/Trade only as per your risk appetite and risk profile.
9. Past performances and results are no guarantee of future performance. Market and Stock performance may vary based on various factors and risks.
10. All recommendations shared are confidential and for the reference of paid members only. Any unapproved distribution of sensitive data will be considered as a breach of confidentiality and appropriate legal action shall be initiated.
11. The recommendations must not be used as a singular basis for any investment decision. The views do not consider the risk appetite or the circumstances of an individual investor; readers are requested to take professional advice before investing and trading. Our recommendations should not be construed as investment advice.
12. Our recommendation may be based on Technical and/or Fundamental and/or Combination of Technical and fundamental.
13. The research analyst or research entity or his associate or his relative does not have a financial interest in the subject company.
14. The research analyst or its associates or relatives, do not have actual/beneficial ownership of one percent or more securities of the subject company, at the end of the month immediately preceding the date of publication of the research report or the date of the public appearance.
15. The research analyst or his associate or his relative does not have any other material conflict of interest at the time of publication of the research report or at the time of public appearance.
16. The research analyst or its associates have not managed or co-managed the public offering of securities for the subject company in the past twelve months.
17. The research analyst or its associates have not received any compensation or other benefits from the subject company or third party in connection with the research report.
18. The research analyst has not been engaged in the market-making activity for the subject company.
19. The research analyst has not served as an officer, director, or employee of the subject company in the past 3 years.
20. The research analyst did not receive any compensation or other benefits from the companies mentioned in the documents or third parties in connection with the preparation of the research documents. Accordingly, the Research Analyst does not have any material conflict of interest at the time of publication of the research documents.

1. About the Research Analyst

Vivek Lochan Sharma is a SEBI Registered Individual Research Analyst having his office at Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Vivek Lochan Sharma was registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as an Individual Research Analyst vide Registration Number: INH000023083, valid till 05 November 2030, pursuant to which he provides Research Analyst services to his clients.

2. About the Research Analyst

Mr. Vivek Lochan Sharma holds an MBA in Finance and possesses a strong command over financial analysis. With a disciplined and data-driven approach, he focuses on identifying fundamentally strong businesses with long-term growth potential.

He specializes in simplifying complex financial concepts into easy and actionable insights for investors.

3. Details of Business Activities

Mr. Vivek Lochan Sharma provides investment recommendations based primarily on fundamental analysis.

He may also share research insights and market views through digital platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp for free subscribers, if any.

Clients opting for paid research services are provided recommendations upon payment of the applicable subscription fees, in accordance with SEBI regulations.

4. Disciplinary History

There are no outstanding litigations and no disciplinary actions against Mr. Vivek Lochan Sharma by SEBI or any other regulatory authority.

5. Terms and Conditions on which Research Report is being Issued

Mr. Vivek Lochan Sharma has exercised due diligence in checking the correctness and authenticity of the information contained herein, so far as it relates to current and historical information; however, he does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

The opinions expressed are based on research conducted as of the date appearing in the material and are subject to change from time to time without prior notice.

Mr. Vivek Lochan Sharma does not accept any liability arising from the use of this document or the information contained herein. Recipients of this material should rely on their own judgment and seek independent professional advice before acting on this information.

Mr. Vivek Lochan Sharma shall not be responsible for any loss or damage that may arise to any person(s) from any inadvertent error in the information, views, or opinions expressed in this publication.

6. Vivek Lochan Sharma or his Associates, including Relatives

• Do not hold any financial interest in the company covered under the research report.
• Do not have any actual or beneficial ownership of more than 1% in the company.
• Do not have any other material conflict of interest at the time of publication of the research report.

7. Vivek Lochan Sharma or his Associates

• Are not affiliated with any other intermediaries.
• Have not received any brokerage, commission, or referral fees from any third party in connection with the research report.

8. Vivek Lochan Sharma or his Associates

Have not received any compensation from the company covered under the research report during the past twelve months.

9. Vivek Lochan Sharma or his Associates

Have not managed or co-managed any public offering of securities of the company covered under the research report during the past twelve months.

10. Vivek Lochan Sharma or his Associates

Have not served as an officer, director, or employee of the company covered under the research report and have not been engaged in market-making activities for the said company.

11. Investor Disclaimer

Mr. Vivek Lochan Sharma has ensured that the facts mentioned in the research report are sourced from reliable and publicly available information.

However, investors are advised to independently evaluate market conditions and risks involved before making any investment decisions.

By Compliance Team / Updated on September 01, 2025

First audit for FY2024 – 25

Status – Compliance Audit Not Applicable

Reason –

The Research Analyst registration was granted on 01-Sep-2025.
Accordingly, compliance audit is not applicable for the current financial year.

Future Disclosure –

Compliance audit shall be conducted and uploaded on the website as per SEBI regulations in the subsequent financial years.

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