About

EPP Securities is a proprietary trading firm with a systematic, quantitative approach to trading capital markets in India.

We initiate a disciplined, scientific approach to trading financial products and constructing one of its kind, sophisticated computing environments with robust risk management to develop trading strategies across asset classes that trade on National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange.

Approach

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Technology
Technology driven systems to process the up-to-the-second information with the lowest possible lag and counter to the dynamic nature of the markets.
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Predictive Modelling
Extensive Data and Statistical Analysis to predict outcomes in the financial markets.
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Agility
Incremental and Iterative approach to problem solving with the main focus on quality and speed.
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Scalability
Research driven systems constructed to be scalable.

Official Information

Company Name: “EPP SECURITIES PRIVATE LIMITED”
CIN: U67100GJ2021PTC121647
Trademark: 6274055, 6274056, 6274057, 6274058, 6274059
GST: 24AAGCE4016K1ZT
SEBI: INZ000301733
NSE: 90240
BSE: 6871

Management

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Siddharth Shah

Chairman & Managing Director

Email: siddharthshah@eppsecurities.com

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Raj Shah

Executive Director

Email: rajshah@eppsecurities.com

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Sonal Shah

Non-Executive Director

Email: sonalshah@eppsecurities.com

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Khoobi Shah

Non-Executive Director and Compliance Officer

Email: khoobishah@eppsecurities.com

Investor Alert

1. KYC is one time exercise while dealing in securities markets - once KYC is done through a SEBI registered intermediary (Broker, DP, Mutual Fund etc.), you need not undergo the same process again when you approach another intermediary.

2. Prevent unauthorized transactions in your trading / demat account. Update your mobile numbers/email IDs regularly. Quantify information of your transactions directly from exchange / CDSL on your mobile/email at the end of the day / same day.

3. No need to issue cheques by investors while subscribing to IPO. Just write the bank account number and sign in the application form to authorise your bank to make payment in case of allotment. No worries for refund as the money remains in the investor's account.

4. Investors should be cautious on unsolicited emails and SMS advising to buy, sell or hold securities and trade only on the basis of informed decision. Investors are advised to invest after conducting appropriate analysis of respective companies and not to blindly follow unfounded rumours, tips etc. Further, you are also requested to share your knowledge or evidence of systemic wrongdoing, potential frauds or unethical behavior through the anonymous portal facility provided on NSE website.

5. Stock Brokers can accept securities as margin from clients only by way of pledge in the depository system w.e.f. September 1, 2020.

6. Update your mobile number & email Id with your stock broker/depository participant and receive OTP directly from depository on your email id and/or mobile number to create pledge.

7. Pay 20% upfront margin of the transaction value to trade in cash market segment. Investors may please refer to the NSE's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) issued vide circular reference NSE/INSP/45191 dated July 31, 2020 and NSE/INSP/45534 dated August 31, 2020 and other guidelines issued from time to time in this regard.

8. Check your Securities /MF/ Bonds in the consolidated account statement issued by NSDL/CDSL every month.

9. Company does not offer any scheme for any assured returns. In case, any such scheme offered by any of employee or other Authorized Person of the company, the same should not be accepted and no investment in such scheme to be made. In case any investment made in such scheme, company will not be responsible for any claims or grievances for any loss on account of relying on the said scheme.

10. Useful Links

NSE | SEBI | NSDL | CDSL | SCORES | ODR

11. Annexure-I: Risk disclosures

RISK DISCLOSURES ON DERIVATIVES

  • 9 out of 10 individual traders in equity Futures and Options Segment, incurred net losses.
  • On an average, loss makers registered net trading loss close to ₹ 50,000
  • Over and above the net trading losses incurred, loss makers expended an additional 28% of net trading losses as transaction costs.
  • Those making net trading profits, incurred between 15% to 50% of such profits as transaction cost.

Source: SEBI study dated January 25, 2023 on “Analysis of Profit and Loss of Individual Traders dealing in equity Futures and Options (F&O) Segment”, wherein Aggregate Level findings are based on annual Profit/Loss incurred by individual traders in equity F&O during FY 2021-22.

Investor Charter

VISION

To follow highest standards of ethics and compliances while facilitating the trading by clients in securities in a fair and transparent manner, so as to contribute in creation of wealth for investors.

MISSION

i) To provide high quality and dependable service through innovation, capacity enhancement and use of technology.

ii) To establish and maintain a relationship of trust and ethics with the investors.

iii) To observe highest standard of compliances and transparency.

iv) To always keep ‘protection of investors’ interest’ as goal while providing service.

Services Provided to Investors

  • Execution of trades on behalf of investors.
  • Issuance of Contract Notes.
  • Issuance of intimations regarding margin due payments.
  • Facilitate execution of early pay-in obligation instructions.
  • Settlement of client’s funds.
  • Intimation of securities held in Client Unpaid Securities Account (CUSA) Account.
  • Issuance of retention statement of funds.
  • Risk management systems to mitigate operational and market risk.
  • Facilitate client profile changes in the system as instructed by the client.
  • Information sharing with the client w.r.t. exchange circulars.
  • Redressal of Investor’s grievances.

Rights of Investors

  • Ask for and receive information from a firm about the work history and background of the person handling your account, as well as information about the firm itself.
  • Receive complete information about the risks, obligations, and costs of any investment before investing.
  • Receive recommendations consistent with your financial needs and investment objectives.
  • Receive a copy of all completed account forms and agreements.
  • Receive account statements that are accurate and understandable.
  • Understand the terms and conditions of transactions you undertake.
  • Access your funds in a timely manner and receive information about any restrictions or limitations on access.
  • Receive complete information about maintenance or service charges, transaction or redemption fees, and penalties.
  • Discuss your grievances with compliance officer of the firm and receive prompt attention to and fair consideration of your concerns.

Various Activities of Stock Brokers with Timelines

S.No.ActivitiesExpected Timelines
1.KYC entered into KRA System and CKYCR10 days of account opening
2.Client OnboardingImmediate, but not later than one week
3.Order executionImmediate on receipt of order, but not later than the same day
4.Allocation of Unique Client CodeBefore trading
5.Copy of duly completed Client Registration Documents to clients7 days from the date of upload of Unique Client Code to the Exchange by the trading member
6.Issuance of contract notes24 hours of execution of trades
7.Collection of upfront margin from clientBefore initiation of trade
8.Issuance of intimations regarding other margin due paymentsAt the end of the T day
9.Settlement of client funds30 days / 90 days for running account settlement (RAS) as per the preference of client.
If consent not given for RAS – within 24 hours of pay-out
10.‘Statement of Accounts’ for Funds, Securities and CommoditiesWeekly basis (Within four trading days of following week)
11.Issuance of retention statement of funds/commodities5 days from the date of settlement
12.Issuance of Annual Global Statement30 days from the end of the financial year
13.Investor grievances redressal30 days from the receipt of the complaint

DOs and DON’Ts for Investors

DOsDON’Ts
1. Read all documents and conditions being agreed before signing the account opening form.1. Do not deal with unregistered stock broker.
2. Receive a copy of KYC, copy of account opening documents and Unique Client Code.2. Do not forget to strike off blanks in your account opening and KYC.
3. Read the product / operational framework / timelines related to various Trading and Clearing & Settlement processes.3. Do not submit an incomplete account opening and KYC form.
4. Receive all information about brokerage, fees and other charges levied.4. Do not forget to inform any change in information linked to trading account and obtain confirmation of updation in the system.
5. Register your mobile number and email ID in your trading, demat and bank accounts to get regular alerts on your transactions.5. Do not transfer funds, for the purposes of trading to anyone other than a stock broker. No payment should be made in name of employee of stock broker.
6. If executed, receive a copy of Power of Attorney. However, Power of Attorney is not a mandatory requirement as per SEBI / Stock Exchanges. Before granting Power of Attorney, carefully examine the scope and implications of powers being granted.6. Do not ignore any emails / SMSs received with regards to trades done, from the Stock Exchange and raise a concern, if discrepancy is observed.
7. Receive contract notes for trades executed, showing transaction price, brokerage, GST and STT etc. as applicable, separately, within 24 hours of execution of trades.7. Do not opt for digital contracts, if not familiar with computers.
8. Receive funds and securities / commodities on time within 24 hours from pay-out.8. Do not share trading password.
9. Verify details of trades, contract notes and statement of account and approach relevant authority for any discrepancies. Verify trade details on the Exchange websites from the trade verification facility provided by the Exchanges.9. Do not fall prey to fixed / guaranteed returns schemes.
10. Receive statement of accounts periodically. If opted for running account settlement, account has to be settled by the stock broker as per the option given by the client (30 or 90 days).10. Do not fall prey to fraudsters sending emails and SMSs luring to trade in stocks / securities promising huge profits.
11. In case of any grievances, approach stock broker or Stock Exchange or SEBI for getting the same resolved within prescribed timelines.11. Do not follow herd mentality for investments. Seek expert and professional advice for your investments.

Grievance Redressal Mechanism

Level 1 – Approach the Stock Broker at the designated Investor Grievance e-mail ID of the stock broker. The Stock Broker will strive to redress the grievance immediately, but not later than 30 days of the receipt of the grievance.

Level 2 – Approach the Stock Exchange using the grievance mechanism mentioned at the website of the respective exchange.

Complaints Resolution Process at Stock Exchange explained graphically:

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Timelines for Complaint Resolution Process at Stock Exchanges against Stock Brokers

S.No.Type of ActivityTimelines for activity
1.Receipt of ComplaintDay of complaint (C Day).
2.Additional information sought from the investor, if any, and provisionally forwarded to stock broker.C + 7 Working days.
3.Registration of the complaint and forwarding to the stock broker.C+8 Working Days i.e. T day.
4.Amicable Resolution.T+15 Working Days.
5.Refer to Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC), in case of no amicable resolution.T+16 Working Days.
6.Complete resolution process post GRC.T + 30 Working Days.
7.In case where the GRC Member requires additional information, GRC order shall be completed within.T + 45 Working Days.
8.Implementation of GRC Order.On receipt of GRC Order, if the order is in favour of the investor, debit the funds of the stock broker. Order for debit is issued immediately or as per the directions given in GRC order.
9.In case the stock broker is aggrieved by the GRC order, will provide intention to avail arbitrationWithin 7 days from receipt of order
10.If intention from stock broker is received and the GRC order amount is upto Rs.20 lakhsInvestor is eligible for interim relief from Investor Protection Fund (IPF).The interim relief will be 50% of the GRC order amount or Rs.2 lakhs whichever is less. The same shall be provided after obtaining an Undertaking from the investor.
11.Stock Broker shall file for arbitrationWithin 6 months from the date of GRC recommendation
12.In case the stock broker does not file for arbitration within 6 monthsThe GRC order amount shall be released to the investor after adjusting the amount released as interim relief, if any.

Handling of Investor’s claims / complaints in case of default of a Trading Member / Clearing Member (TM/CM)

Default of TM/CM

Following steps are carried out by Stock Exchange for benefit of investor, in case stock broker defaults:

  • Circular is issued to inform about declaration of Stock Broker as Defaulter.
  • Information of defaulter stock broker is disseminated on Stock Exchange website.
  • Public Notice is issued informing declaration of a stock broker as defaulter and inviting claims within specified period.
  • Intimation to clients of defaulter stock brokers via emails and SMS for facilitating lodging of claims within the specified period.

Following information is available on Stock Exchange website for information of investors:

  • Norms for eligibility of claims for compensation from IPF.
  • Claim form for lodging claim against defaulter stock broker.
  • FAQ on processing of investors’ claims against Defaulter stock broker.
  • Provision to check online status of client’s claim.

Level 3 – The complaint not redressed at Stock Broker / Stock Exchange level, may be lodged with SEBI on SCORES (a web based centralized grievance redressal system of SEBI) @https://scores.gov.in/scores/Welcome.html

Investor Complaints

Data for September 2024

SNReceived fromCarried forward from previous monthReceived during the monthTotal PendingResolved*Pending at the end of the month**Average Resoluti on time^ (in days)
Pending for lessthan 3 monthsPending for more than 3 months
1Directly from Investors00000N.A.
2SEBI (SCORES)00000N.A.
3Stock Exchanges00000N.A.
4Other Sources (if any)00000N.A.
5Grand Total00000N.A.

Trend of Monthly Disposal of Complaints

SNMonthCarried forward from previous monthReceivedResolved*Pending**
1February-20220000
2March-20220000
3April-20220000
4May-20220000
5June-20220000
6July-20220000
7August-20220000
8September-20220000
9October-20220000
10November-20220000
11December-20220000
12January-20230000
13February-20230000
14March-20230000
15April-20230000
16May-20230000
17June-20230000
18July-20230000
19August-20230000
20September-20230000
21October-20230000
22November-20230000
23December-20230000
24January-20240000
25February-20240000
26March-20240000
27April-20240000
28May-20240000
29June-20240000
30July-20240000
31August-20240000
32September-20240000
Grand Total0000

Note: The data shown here is as per SEBI prescribed format.

*Should include complaints of previous months resolved in the current month, if any.

**Should include total complaints pending as on the last day of the month, if any.

^Average resolution time is the sum total of time taken to resolve each complaint in the current month divided by total number of complaints resolved in the current month.

Trend of Annual Disposal of Complaints

SNYearCarried forward from previous yearReceived during the yearResolved during the yearPending at the end of the year
12021-220000
22022-230000
32023-240000
42024-250000
Grand Total00000

Note: The data shown here is as per SEBI prescribed format.

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