Code Of Conduct For Research Analyst:

1. Honesty and Good Faith

Research analysts shall act honestly and in good faith.

 

2. Diligence

Research analysts shall act with due skill, care and diligence and shall ensure that the research report is prepared after thorough analysis.

 

3. Conflict of Interest

Research analysts shall effectively address conflict of interest which may affect the impartiality of its research analysis and research report and shall make appropriate disclosures to address the same.

 

4. Insider Trading or front running

Research analysts or its employees shall not engage in insider trading or front running or front running of its own research report.

 

5. Confidentiality

Research analysts or its employees shall maintain confidentiality of report till the report is made public.

 

6. Professional Standard

Research analysts and its employees engaged in research analysis shall observe high professional standards while preparing research reports.

 

7. Compliance

Research analyst shall comply with all regulatory requirements applicable to the conduct of its business activities.

 

8. Responsibility of senior management

The senior management of a research analyst or research entity shall bear primary responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of appropriate standards of conduct and adherence to proper procedures.

 

9. Disclosure

Research analyst shall disclose the material facts and statutory disclosures in all his reports and analysis and public appearance if any.