BSE resolved 150 investor complaints against 99 companies in May 2026
Synopsis
BSE resolved 150 investor complaints in May 2026, but received 166 new ones — meaning the exchange ended the month with a net shortfall in redressal. With JSW Steel, Filatex Fashions, and Asian Bearings topping the pending list, the data offers a rare window into which companies are slowest to address retail investor grievances.
Key Takeaways
BSE resolved 150 investor complaints against 99 companies in May 2026 .
The exchange received 166 fresh complaints against 111 companies during the same month.
JSW Steel Limited , Filatex Fashions Limited , and Asian Bearings Limited had complaints pending for more than one month as of end-May.
In April 2026 , BSE resolved 183 complaints against 117 companies , with resolutions exceeding fresh filings that month.
BSE warned investors against assured-return schemes and sharing trading credentials with third parties.
SEBI SCORES and RBI Kehta Hai campaigns form part of the broader investor protection framework.
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) resolved 150 investor complaints against 99 companies in May 2026, the exchange announced on Monday, 1 June. The resolved cases include grievances carried forward from earlier reporting periods, reflecting the exchange's ongoing redressal pipeline.
Complaints Received and Resolved
During May, BSE received 166 fresh complaints against 111 companies, meaning incoming grievances slightly outpaced resolutions for the month. This compares with April 2026, when the exchange resolved 183 complaints against 117 companies — a month in which resolutions exceeded fresh complaints, as the exchange disposed of 183 cases against 128 companies while receiving 168 complaints against 117 companies.
Companies With Longest Pending Complaints
As of end-May, the top three companies where investor complaints had been pending for more than one month were JSW Steel Limited, Filatex Fashions Limited, and Asian Bearings Limited, according to the exchange's disclosure. Prolonged pendency at these firms signals either contested disputes or delayed corporate responses to the exchange's redressal process.
Investor Safety Advisories
BSE reiterated its standing advisory urging investors not to subscribe to any scheme or product offering indicative or assured returns in the stock market, noting that such offerings are prohibited by law. The exchange also cautioned investors against sharing trading credentials — including user IDs and passwords — with any third party for portfolio management purposes.
The exchange warned that such schemes carry significant risks and fall outside the ambit of investor protection or formal dispute resolution mechanisms. Investors were urged to verify the registration of intermediaries, as well as the enlistment of Investment Advisors (IA) and Research Analysts (RA), on the BSE website before engaging their services.
Broader Investor Protection Framework
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) runs public awareness campaigns — including the RBI Kehta Hai initiative and the BE(A)WARE booklet — across television, print, SMS, and digital platforms to educate consumers on fraud types and available redressal mechanisms. Separately, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) operates SCORES (SEBI Complaint Redressal System), an online platform that allows investors to file and track complaints against listed entities and SEBI-registered market intermediaries. Together, these mechanisms form a multi-layered safety net for retail investors navigating India's capital markets.
With complaint volumes remaining elevated, the focus will be on whether BSE can close the gap between fresh filings and monthly resolutions in the coming months.
Point of View
Even as fresh complaints held steady above 160, points to a redressal pipeline that is not keeping pace. The persistent appearance of large-cap names like JSW Steel on the pending list raises questions about whether the exchange's escalation mechanisms carry enough weight to compel timely corporate responses. Retail investor participation in Indian equities has surged post-pandemic, but complaint data suggests the grievance infrastructure is still catching up. Until resolution rates consistently outpace filings, the credibility of exchange-level investor protection will remain a work in progress.
NationPress
18 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many investor complaints did BSE resolve in May 2026?
BSE resolved 150 investor complaints against 99 companies in May 2026, including cases carried forward from earlier periods. During the same month, the exchange received 166 fresh complaints against 111 companies.
Which companies had the longest pending investor complaints at BSE in May 2026?
As of end-May 2026, the three companies with investor complaints pending for more than one month were JSW Steel Limited, Filatex Fashions Limited, and Asian Bearings Limited, according to BSE's disclosure.
How does May 2026 compare to April 2026 in terms of BSE complaint resolution?
In April 2026, BSE resolved 183 complaints against 117 companies — a stronger month where resolutions exceeded fresh filings. May 2026 saw fewer resolutions (150) while incoming complaints (166) remained broadly similar.
What is SEBI SCORES and how can investors use it?
SEBI SCORES (SEBI Complaint Redressal System) is an online platform that allows investors to file and track complaints against listed companies and SEBI-registered intermediaries. It is part of the broader regulatory framework for investor grievance redressal in India.
What safety advisories has BSE issued to investors?
BSE has advised investors not to subscribe to schemes offering assured or indicative returns, as these are prohibited by law, and not to share trading credentials with any third party. Investors are also urged to verify the registration of intermediaries on the BSE website before engaging them.
