All About @Valid UPI Handles

SEBI Validated @Valid UPI Handles

A @valid UPI handle is an exclusive, standardized, and verified UPI ID introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for use by SEBI-registered intermediaries (including Research Analysts like us), for payments, starting October 1st, 2025. It includes a username, a category tag (e.g., brk for brokers, mf for mutual funds, ra for Research Analysts), the mandatory @valid identifier, and the bank’s name. To verify a @valid handle, check for a white “thumbs-up” icon inside a green triangle on the payment confirmation screen or QR code, which visually confirms authenticity

SEBI has made this initiative mandatory for all intermediaries to further enhance investor protection and provide investors with a secure, verified and transparent payment experience. Using @valid UPI handles for payments will ensure that your payments are always directed to verified SEBI-registered entities.

We are pleased to inform you that we have already received @Valid UPI handles for our bank account.

Our UPI handle for payments: bharath.ra@validcnrb

Key Points

  • These handles are only for subscription payments for Bharath Billa’s research services.

  • You do not need to remember them; we will provide them whenever required.

  • Payments via UPI using @Valid are safe and verified, indicated by a white thumbs-up icon inside a green triangle on the payment screen or QR code.

  • Direct bank transfers remain available, but UPI is recommended for added security.

  • Investors can verify authenticity via SEBI Check at https://siportal.sebi.gov.in/intermediary/sebi-check.

Note: Using @Valid UPI handles is optional, but strongly advised for secure and transparent transactions.