This would help the information reach a large number of investors. The brochure would carry general information on an investor's rights. It would also include information on the regulatory authorities who should be contacted in cases of complaints or grievances. The brochure would also include some practical information on the trading mechanism, settlement system, good/bad delivery norms, investor protection fund, rights and obligations, dematerialisation, complaint redressal and risk factors.

The brochure is currently being processed by the legal department of Sebi. Sebi is also seeking the help of All India Radio and Doordarshan to put out the message to the investor. It is also planning to put out one-liners on thetelevision, warning investor against the risks involved while investing in shares or any other high-risk instruments.

The panel was set up by Sebi to look into the various aspects of investor problems and education and consists of representatives from the Bombay Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange, All India Radio, Media Relation Commission, Doordarshan and investor education associations of Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.

A few companies have already started incorporating information on the advantages of dematerialsation and trading in a paperless environment in their annual reports.