The RBI has announced that it is now further expanding its outreach by adding WhatsApp as an additional means to deliver public awareness messages. Through the verified ‘Reserve Bank of India’ account on WhatsApp, RBI aim to make important financial information more accessible to everyone, regardless of their geographical location. This initiative will ensure that vital information reaches people in a simple, direct, and effective manner, strengthening trust and resilience in our digital financial ecosystem.
RBI is conducting public awareness campaigns across various mediums such as text messages, television and digital advertisements, under the ‘RBI Kehta Hai’.
Further , SEBI has issued a clarification that content posted to social media handle is not a rule, regulation, circular, guideline or statement of the Board, it is merely for dissemination of information, which may otherwise be available on the SEBI https://www.sebi.gov.in