Last updated: 21 Nov, 2025
Accuracy and credibility are essential to the financial content published on InvestingIndia.net. This Verification & Sourcing Policy outlines how we source, validate, fact-check, and confirm all information before publication. Our methods follow the standards of globally respected financial publishers and strictly adhere to our Editorial, Ethics, and Fact-Check Policies.
1. Overview of Our Verification Principles
Our content is based on verified, authoritative, and credible information. We rely only on sources that meet strict reliability standards.
1.1 Accuracy Before Speed
We prioritize correctness over being first. Financial information must be verified before publication.
1.2 Primary Sources First
Whenever possible, we rely on primary, official, and original sources.
1.3 Independent Verification
Information must be confirmed through at least one additional credible source.
1.4 Transparency
We reference source types clearly within our content when appropriate.
2. Primary Sources We Use
We use official, authoritative, and regulatory-grade primary sources for all financial information.
2.1 Indian Financial Regulators
- SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India): circulars, guidelines, enforcement orders
- RBI (Reserve Bank of India): monetary policy releases, financial stability reports
- IRDAI notifications and insurance regulatory updates
- AMFI data for mutual funds
2.2 Stock Exchanges
We verify all market- and stock-related data using:
- NSE (National Stock Exchange of India)
- BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)
This includes:
- corporate actions
- financial results
- shareholding patterns
- market announcements
- stock quotes and performance data
2.3 Government Sources
- Ministry of Finance (India)
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
- Economic Survey of India
- Union Budget documents
- Press Information Bureau (PIB)
- Official gazettes and notifications
2.4 Corporate Filings and Reports
We rely on:
- annual reports
- quarterly results
- investor presentations
- earnings call transcripts
- official press releases
- statutory filings (India & international)
Corporate information is always taken directly from primary filings or company websites.
3. Reputed International Sources
When covering global markets or economic topics, we use:
- SEC filings (United States)
- FCA announcements (United Kingdom)
- Federal Reserve releases
- ECB statements
- IMF reports
- World Bank data
- OECD publications
We do not use unverified blogs or unofficial finance pages as sources for market data.
4. Credible Third-Party Publications
In addition to primary sources, we reference only established and reputable financial publishers such as:
- Reuters
- Bloomberg
- CNBC
- Financial Times
- MoneyControl
- Economic Times
- Business Standard
- Investing.com
- Mint
These are used as secondary verification, not as replacements for primary sources.
5. Use of Market Data Providers
Where appropriate, we compare data using reliable market data platforms such as:
- Refinitiv
- Bloomberg Terminal (summary data)
- TradingView (charting and price history)
We do not rely solely on third-party data without verifying through primary sources.
6. Financial Definitions and Educational Content
Definitions, guides, and how-to articles are created using:
- SEBI investor education materials
- RBI publications
- Reputable educational portals
- Verified academic sources
- Standard financial textbooks and reference frameworks
We avoid low-quality or user-generated financial definitions.
7. Verification Process Before Publication
Every piece of content undergoes a structured verification workflow:
Step 1: Data Collection
Gather information from primary sources (preferred) or credible secondary sources.
Step 2: Cross-Referencing
Confirm numbers, statements, facts, and regulatory data through at least two independent authoritative sources.
Step 3: Editorial & Fact-Check Review
Our editors validate:
- accuracy of numbers
- correctness of definitions
- clarity of explanations
- neutrality and absence of bias
- proper referencing
This 3-step verification method aligns with practices followed by Reuters, CNBC, MoneyControl, and major global publishers.
8. Handling Anonymous or Unverified Claims
We do NOT publish:
- rumors
- leaks
- insider tips
- unverified financial speculation
- WhatsApp forwards
- claims without traceable sources
If information is not verifiable, it is excluded from publication.
9. Real-Time Data Disclaimer
Market prices and stock data may differ slightly from real-time exchange feeds.
Users should verify live prices directly from NSE/BSE for trading purposes.
10. Updating & Re-Verifying Content
When financial data becomes outdated, we update or re-verify content using:
- latest corporate filings
- updated government releases
- fresh regulatory announcements
- new economic indicators
Our Corrections Policy governs how revisions and updates are handled.
11. Transparency to Readers
We strive to clearly indicate:
- when data is sourced from regulators
- when charts are custom-created
- when information comes from credible secondary sources
- when content is updated
This transparency strengthens trust and compliance with Google’s EEAT expectations.
12. Contact Us for Source-Related Questions
If you have questions about our sourcing methods or believe a citation may need correction, contact us at:
Email: Editor@investingindia.net
Contact Page: https://www.investingindia.net/contact-us/