Sebi bans influencer Avadhut Sathe from stock market and orders return of Rs 601 crore

Sebi has cracked down on Avadhut Sathe and his firm, Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy. They are banned from the stock market and must return Rs 601.37 crore. This money was collected from over 3.37 lakh investors. Sathe provided unregistered investment advice and stock tips. Sebi's investigation covered activities from July 2017 to October 2025.