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Tax, MF Expert - Answered on Sep 23, 2026

Vivek Lala has been working as a tax planner since 2018. His expertise lies in making personalised tax budgets and tax forecasts for individuals. As a tax advisor, he takes pride in simplifying tax complications for his clients using simple, easy-to-understand language.
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RONAK Question by RONAK on Sep 18, 2026
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Sir i deposit 60000 in FSPL AITR APP And now profit showing 1 91000 they ask service charge 20% 38000 to withdraw my money, i joined in Sarthi Plan please guide me

Ans: Not sure of this, this looks like a scam. Please get in touch with your CA or banker for better understanding of this as no one would as 20% service charge unless mentioned in their agreement
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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 30, 2026
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I am facing the same problem with Finsol Securities Pvt Ltd as this user faced it in the past. Can you help me what to do. Can you provide me the details of the user so that I can ask the user what he has done in this situation. I am quoting his question and your answer for reference. This question was "Asked by Anonymous on Jul 19, 2026" "I am an investor in Finsol Securities Pvt. Ltd. SEBI Reg. No. INZ000328134. I have invested in securities, IPOs and Mutual Funds as per their announcement in whatsapp, & wen portal. Regret to say even after two months still I didn't get my Trade Code and compliance as per SEIB regulation. For withdrawal of funds in my account they demand service fee in advance. After maturity of Mutual Fund, it goes to my account with them. Is it correct? How to confirm with SEBI. Ans: Several things you mentioned are classic warning signs of unregistered or fraudulent investment schemes: No Trade Code / Client ID issued after two months. Every SEBI-registered broker must issue you a Unique Client Code (UCC) at account opening, not months later. This delay alone is a serious red flag. Demanding a "service fee" before releasing your own funds. This is not standard practice anywhere in Indian regulated markets. Legitimate brokers deduct fees/brokerage automatically from your account or trade proceeds — they never ask you to pay extra money upfront just to withdraw what's already yours. This pattern (pay more to get your money out) is very commonly seen in fraudulent trading platforms. Mutual Fund maturity proceeds going into "your account with them" instead of your own bank account. In genuine mutual fund investing, redemption proceeds go directly to your registered bank account via NACH/RTGS — never held or routed by an intermediary into some internal wallet or account they control. Investment solicitation over WhatsApp and a "wen portal" (unofficial web portal). SEBI-registered entities are not supposed to solicit or manage investments through unofficial WhatsApp groups or unrecognized web portals. This is a very common pattern in "pump and dump" or fake broker scams currently active in India."
Ans: You have done the right thing by checking this before sending any further money.

The SEBI registration number quoted in the earlier question, INZ000328134, is associated with Finsol Securities Private Limited. The important point is not only whether the entity is registered, but whether the person, WhatsApp group, website or platform dealing with you is genuinely acting through the registered entity and following the proper process.

» About the previous user

I cannot provide you with the personal details, identity, contact number, email ID or other private information of the anonymous user who posted that question.

The question was posted anonymously, and it would not be appropriate to try to identify or contact that person through private information.

You can refer to the publicly available question and answer itself. More importantly, your own case should be handled independently, based on your documents and transaction records.

» Your immediate priority

If you are also being asked to pay a "service fee", "release fee", "withdrawal fee", "tax", "security deposit" or similar amount before your own money can be withdrawn, I would be very cautious.

Do not send any further money merely because somebody tells you that paying this amount will release your existing funds.

Ask them in writing to provide:

– Your UCC / client code.

– Your complete account opening and KYC documents.

– Your ledger statement.

– Contract notes for all trades.

– Details of securities actually held in your demat account.

– Mutual fund transaction statements directly from the relevant mutual fund / registrar.

– A proper written explanation for the withdrawal restriction.

– The exact agreement or tariff document under which the additional fee is being demanded.

Keep screenshots of WhatsApp conversations, payment requests, bank details, receipts, portal balances and all emails.

Do not delete anything.

» Very important verification

The registration number alone does not prove that the particular WhatsApp person, website or payment account you are dealing with is genuine.

Therefore, compare the following very carefully:

– Legal name on your documents.

– SEBI registration number.

– Exchange membership details.

– CDSL / NSDL demat details.

– Bank account into which you paid money.

– Name of the beneficiary on that bank account.

– Email domain used by the person dealing with you.

– Website/app through which you were asked to transact.

– Your actual UCC and demat account.

Any mismatch deserves immediate attention.

» Mutual fund money

I would also correct one part of the earlier answer you quoted.

It is too broad to say that mutual fund redemption proceeds can never pass through an intermediary in any circumstance. The exact process depends on how the investment was made and the intermediary arrangement.

But you should be able to independently verify the mutual fund units and transactions through the appropriate official records.

Do not rely only on a balance shown inside a private portal.

Ask for your actual mutual fund folio numbers and transaction statements. Verify that the units genuinely exist in your name.

Similarly, for shares, check your actual demat holdings independently rather than relying only on the trading portal balance.

» If you have already paid money

If you have already transferred money and are now unable to withdraw it, please do not make another payment simply to "unlock" the account.

Prepare one folder containing:

– All payment proofs.

– Bank statements.

– Screenshots of the portal.

– WhatsApp chats.

– Names and mobile numbers of people who contacted you.

– Email communications.

– UCC/client account details.

– Contract notes and statements, if any.

– Mutual fund statements, if any.

– The demand for the additional service/release fee.

This documentation will be very useful when making a formal complaint.

» SEBI complaint route

SEBI's SCORES system allows investors to lodge complaints against SEBI-registered intermediaries.

Generally, you should first approach the concerned entity through its grievance mechanism and ask for a written response.

There is also a distinction between a genuine grievance against a registered intermediary and a situation where somebody may be misusing the name or registration of a genuine intermediary.

If you suspect that an unauthorised person or platform is collecting money by using the name of a registered entity, mention this clearly in your complaint.

» Do this before making the complaint

Write to the broker's official compliance/grievance contact and ask for a written response.

Do not depend only on the WhatsApp person who is handling your account.

Ask them to confirm:

– Whether you have a valid client/UCC account.

– Whether the money you deposited is reflected in your client ledger.

– Whether the securities shown in your portal are actually held in your demat account.

– Why withdrawal is restricted.

– The contractual or regulatory basis for any additional payment demanded.

Keep a copy of your complaint and their response.

» If you want to contact the previous questioner

Unfortunately, I cannot give you the anonymous user's personal details.

But you do not need that person's experience to establish what has happened in your case. Your own bank records, demat statement, mutual fund statement, UCC, contract notes and communications will provide much stronger evidence.

SEBI also provides investor grievance and helpline facilities which you can use to clarify the appropriate complaint route.

» Final Insights

The fact that Finsol Securities has a SEBI registration does not, by itself, establish that every person, WhatsApp group, payment account or website using the Finsol name is authorised.

So please do not panic, but also do not send additional money merely because you are told that it is necessary for withdrawal.

If you give me the following details from your case, with PAN, account numbers, mobile numbers and other personal information removed:

– How much you deposited.

– How you deposited it and whose bank account received it.

– What investment was shown in the portal.

– Whether you have received a UCC.

– Whether you have a demat statement.

– Whether you have contract notes.

– What amount they are asking you to pay now.

– The exact reason they gave for the payment.

– Whether you can see the securities in your actual demat account.

I can help you assess the situation step-by-step and prepare a proper complaint representation.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
AMFI-Registered MFD – ARN 4188
www.holisticinvestment.in
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramalingamcfp/

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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 06, 2026
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What should an employee do if the person they are supposed to report harassment or discrimination to is actually the same person involved in the problem? For example, suppose a senior manager regularly makes inappropriate comments about an employee’s appearance or background, and the employee wants to complain, but the company’s usual process says that concerns should first be reported to that manager. In such a situation, the employee may feel stuck because going directly to the same person doesn’t feel safe or comfortable. What alternative channels should an employee look for, such as HR, a higher-level manager, an internal complaints committee or an ethics helpline? Also, how can someone raise the concern professionally while protecting themselves from possible retaliation or further workplace problems?
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I am sorry to hear that you are going through a tough time. Nonetheless there is a way to handle this.

If you have ethics helpline use that, these are supposed to be anonymous and managed by third party who are independent company.

You can also approach the complaints committee but before escalating to the committee please talk to your managers manager along with the HR and take them in confidence.

Maintain your calm, structure your conversation on issues and backed with evidence (what was said when) and most important of all avoid personal attacks or name calling.

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My wife's sister's husband has become very friendly with me over the last few years. We meet often at family functions and sometimes talk separately about our personal lives. In the beginning, I was comfortable sharing things with him because I thought we had a good understanding. But slowly, I feel he has started asking too many questions about my marriage and my relationship with my wife. He sometimes asks about our arguments, our private matters and how we handle things at home. At the same time, he also shares many personal details about his own marriage with me, including problems and things that I feel are too private. Sometimes I don’t know how to respond, because I don’t want to encourage him to discuss such personal matters, but I also don’t want him to feel that I am avoiding him or judging him. Because we are family, I am worried that if I suddenly create distance or tell him directly to stop asking personal questions, it could create awkwardness between both families. I also don’t want my wife to feel that I am hiding something from her or that there is some problem between us.
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I understand your concerns. You don't have to directly confront him about sharing too many personal details or asking you questions, nor do you need to create distance. The sweet spot is to build a gentle boundary. For instance, when he asks you something personal, instead of avoiding the question, just answer vaguely, like, "yes, things are going good" or "Nothing major. You know, routine married life stuff." This way, he will soon lose interest. And when he shares personal information with you, you can simply listen without offering any advice or asking follow-up questions. The conversation will die down on its own. This way, he will neither feel like you are avoiding a conversation with him nor believe that you are encouraging him to get up close and personal with you.

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Dear Sir/ Mam, My son is 28 years old. Should I buy a Term Insurance Policy for him? If so, suggest me name of Good policy and the suitable amount to be invested . rgds,
Ans: At age 28, taking term insurance can be considered, especially if your son has started earning and has financial responsibilities.

However, the policy should ideally be taken by your son himself. The need depends on his income, liabilities and dependants.

– If he has a home loan or other liabilities, adequate cover becomes more important.

– If parents, spouse or children depend on his income, insurance becomes even more relevant.

– If he is unmarried and has no financial dependants, the immediate need may be lower, but taking cover at a younger age can still be cost-effective.

» How much cover?

Do not decide the cover only based on his age.

Consider:

– Current annual income.

– Existing loans and liabilities.

– Financial support required by dependants.

– Future family responsibilities.

– Existing life insurance, if any.

A broad starting point can be around 10–15 times annual income, but the final cover should be based on his actual financial situation.

» Who should pay the premium?

Ideally, your son should own the policy and pay the premium.

This keeps the policy connected with his income and financial responsibilities.

You can certainly help him with the premium if required.

» Which policy?

I would not suggest a particular insurance company or policy without knowing his income, liabilities, health, smoking status and existing insurance.

Instead, compare established insurers on:

– Claim settlement record.

– Solvency and financial strength.

– Policy exclusions and conditions.

– Premium for the required tenure.

– Claim servicing quality.

Avoid buying an insurance policy merely because somebody promises investment returns or other benefits along with the insurance.

For a pure protection requirement, a simple term insurance policy is generally easier to understand.

» Final Insights

At 28, your son has a good opportunity to put proper protection in place before his financial responsibilities increase.

The important point is to decide the required cover first and then compare suitable policies.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 25, 2026
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Hi experts I am raising the query on behalf of my son:- My son is doing his Final BCom(F&A)with Christ Bangalore- Also completed CA-Inter and undergoing internship at Bangalore. My query is:- a.With B.Com-CA-Inter- what is the job scope in India? b.Any chance to get Overseas placements- If yes- which country is preferable and how to proceed for job search. c.Any further courses needs to be completed along with B.Com-CA-? Submitted for your kind perusal and advice please. Thanks Srikanth
Ans: With B.Com + CA-Inter, there are good opportunities in India in audit, taxation, financial reporting, FP&A, internal audit and finance/shared-services roles. For overseas opportunities, it is better to focus on completing CA first. UAE can be a good starting option, while Singapore offers opportunities with MNCs; the UK, Canada and Australia can also be explored based on qualification and work-visa requirements. The ideal strategy would be to complete CA, gain 2–3 years of relevant experience with a Big 4 firm or reputed company, and then explore overseas opportunities through ICAI, LinkedIn, company career pages and internal transfers within MNCs. After CA, he can consider ACCA for international accounting, CFA for investment/finance roles, US CPA for US-focused accounting/MNCs, or shorter courses in IFRS, Advanced Excel, Power BI and SAP, depending on his career goals. If CA Final gets delayed, he can take up a suitable private-sector role in audit, taxation or financial analysis while continuing CA. ACCA, CMA or CS can also be considered after checking exemptions. If he prefers government employment, exams such as SSC CGL/AAO and RBI Grade B can be explored. Maintaining an active LinkedIn profile and setting relevant job alerts will also help him understand current hiring trends, skill requirements and opportunities and make informed short- and long-term career decisions. All The Best for Your Son's Prosperous Future!

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