New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Sebi has rolled out @valid UPI handles followed by category specific suffixes to make digital payments safer and authentic for retail investors.

UPI IDs of Sebi-registered investor-facing intermediaries will now carry the exclusive @valid handle. This is done to enable retail investors to identify legitimate entities.

It is important to note that valid UPI handles are introduced as an additional payment option for investors. This compliments existing payment modes, allowing investors the flexibility to continue using the method they are most comfortable with.

Sebi advises all individual investors to actively use the exclusive @valid handle to make digital payments to Sebi-registered intermediaries.

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