Fact-Check Policy

Last updated: 21 Nov, 2025

At InvestingIndia.net, accuracy and credibility are foundational to every piece of content we publish. As a financial-education platform, our responsibility is to ensure that market data, corporate information, economic updates, and explanations are verified before publication. This Fact-Check Policy explains how we validate information to maintain the highest editorial standards.

1. Purpose of This Policy

This policy outlines how our editorial team verifies facts, checks sources, and ensures that all financial content is clear, accurate, unbiased, and reliable. It supports our broader Editorial Policy and Corrections Policy.

2. Our Fact-Checking Standards

We follow verification guidelines inspired by trusted global news and financial organizations such as Reuters, Bloomberg, and MoneyControl. Our fact-checking principles include:

2.1 Accuracy First

All data, numbers, definitions, and claims must be accurate and supported by credible sources.

2.2 Use of Primary Sources

We always prioritize primary, original sources such as company filings, regulator announcements, and exchange data.

2.3 Transparency

When referencing third-party information, we strive to cite or describe the source clearly.

2.4 Neutrality

Our fact-checking process is independent of advertisers, sponsors, or affiliate partners.

2.5 Timeliness

Financial information changes rapidly. We periodically review and update content to maintain accuracy.

3. Three-Step Verification Process

Every financial article, guide, or analysis published on InvestingIndia.net undergoes a structured three-step verification method.

Step 1: Source Validation

Editors verify that all referenced information originates from reliable, non-speculative sources such as:

  • Stock exchanges (NSE, BSE, NYSE, NASDAQ)
  • Regulatory authorities (SEBI, RBI, SEC, FCA, etc.)
  • Government departments and official publications
  • Company financial statements, annual reports, and announcements
  • Reputed financial data providers (Refinitiv, Bloomberg, Reuters-based sources)
  • Established financial news agencies

We do not use unverified social media posts, rumors, or speculative community-generated information.

Step 2: Data Verification

All numerical data, including stock prices, ratios, financial statements, economic indicators, and corporate details, is cross-checked through multiple sources.

If discrepancies arise, the most authoritative source (regulator, exchange, or company filing) is considered final.

Step 3: Editorial Review

Before publication, the article undergoes a final editorial review for:

  • factual consistency
  • clarity of financial explanations
  • neutrality and tone
  • avoidance of speculative or misleading claims
  • inclusion of appropriate disclaimers

Only after this review does a piece get published.

4. What Information We Fact-Check

We verify accuracy for all major content types including:

  • market data and performance metrics
  • stock and company information
  • IPO details and corporate actions
  • economic indicators
  • regulatory updates
  • personal finance concepts
  • mutual fund and insurance details
  • definitions, tutorials, and guides
  • investment strategies and methodologies

We do not publish unverifiable claims, rumors, or market speculation.

5. Use of AI Tools

AI tools may assist in drafting or structuring content. However:

  • AI is never the final checkpoint
  • all AI-assisted text is manually fact-checked
  • no AI-generated data is trusted without verification

Human editors make the final decisions.

6. How We Handle Updates and Corrections

If errors are identified (internally or by users), they are reviewed through our Corrections Policy process. Major corrections may include:

  • updated data
  • added context
  • clarified statements
  • timestamped notes

We maintain transparency in all corrections.

7. External Financial Data Disclaimer

Real-time market data displayed or discussed may differ slightly from official exchange feeds. Users should verify live data from official sources before making financial decisions.

8. Reader Participation

Readers can report incorrect or outdated information through our Contact Page.
We review all submissions and make updates where appropriate.

Contact Page: https://www.investingindia.net/contact-us/
Email: Editor@investingindia.net

9. Independence from Financial Regulators

InvestingIndia.net is not affiliated with:

  • SEBI
  • RBI
  • IRDAI
  • AMFI
  • NSE / BSE
  • SEC (U.S.)
  • FCA (U.K.)
  • Any international regulator

Our fact-checking and editorial processes are fully independent.

10. Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Our team continuously improves its fact-checking practices to match global best standards in financial reporting and educational publishing.