Chumoukedima (Nagaland) [India], December 8 (HBTV): Nagaland’s leading news channel HornbillTV showcased a report on the increasing public engagement at the financial awareness stall of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on day-six of the Hornbill Festival.
The stall, set up under the SEBI’s Sebi vs Scam mission, has become a key point at the event, for citizens seeking clarity and confidence in navigating financial matters.
HornbillTV reported on the inauguration of the stall at the festival, which began on December 1. The stall established the SEBI’s presence—among the teeming mass of people and business and entertainment interests set up at the venue —as both informative and approachable. The opening reflected SEBI’s commitment to making financial awareness accessible to all sections of society.
A major highlight of the report was the one-on-one interaction sessions offered at the stall. Visitors told HornbillTV that these personalized discussions were helpful in understanding common financial traps, identifying misleading offers, and learning how to verify whether a financial intermediary is registered with SEBI. SEBI officials addressed concerns ranging from scam calls to misleading investment advertisements.
HornbillTV also captured scenes from the Scam-Smart Quiz, one of the interactive events of the stall. Participants of all ages engaged actively, testing their knowledge and learning to recognize red flags associated with financial scams. Several visitors said the quiz showed how easily people can fall for fake promises, especially those involving guaranteed returns or unrealistic profits.
The visit of citizens and dignitaries added to the stall’s credibility as a point of financial literacy and awareness. Their presence reinforced the importance of SEBI’s mission and encouraged more festival-goers to explore the stall.
The SEBI’s initiative is one of meaningful impact, that by empowering attendees with practical financial awareness, help them remain informed, cautious, and scam-smart.