Have you ever trusted a Telegram Channel with your hard-earned money? You open Telegram one morning. A channel you follow flashes a message: “BUY NOW, this stock is going to 10X. Upper circuit guaranteed!”
Your heart races. Your finger hovers over the screen.
You think, what if this is the one? What if I miss it this time? Sound familiar?
If you have been trading in Indian markets for any length of time, you have almost certainly seen this scenario play out.
Telegram channels promising life-changing profits from stock tips have exploded across India, and millions of retail traders follow them every single day, often without stopping to ask a single question about who is behind them.
One channel that has drawn significant attention from traders in recent years is the Way2Laabh Telegram Channel.
But like any channel operating in this space, it raises questions that every trader must ask, and honestly answer, before trusting it with their time, attention, or money.
In this blog, we take a careful, factual look at the Way2Laabh Telegram Channel, who runs it, what kind of content it posts, what violations each type of post represents, what official warnings have been issued against it.
Way2Laabh Telegram Channel Review
The Way2Laabh Telegram Channel is run by Pankaj Bhardwaj, who presents himself as a full-time stock market trader with over 14 years of experience in Indian equity markets.
He is also a speaker associated with JoshTalk, a motivational platform, and describes himself as a mentor building disciplined, professionally-minded traders.
His digital footprint spans multiple platforms.
The YouTube channel under the name WAY2LAABH features market analysis, Nifty and Bank Nifty level predictions, and trading strategy content.
The website pankajbhardwaj.com positions him as a professional trader and performance coach whose stated mission is structured risk management and long-term wealth creation for his students.
The Telegram channel @Way2Laabh, however, is where the bulk of real-time market activity takes place, and it is precisely this channel’s content that has attracted regulatory scrutiny.
Now that we know who runs the channel, let’s take a close look at what it actually posts, and why each category of content raises serious legal and regulatory concerns.
What Does the Way2Laabh Telegram Channel Post?
Understanding what a Telegram channel posts is not just about reading the words. It is about recognising what category of activity those posts represent, and whether that activity is legal.
Here, we break down each type of post visible on the Way2Laabh Telegram Channel and identify the specific violation each one reflects.
Category 1: Specific Options Buy Calls With Entry, Target & Stop-Loss
This post gives a specific option contract name (JIOFIN 260 CE), a precise entry range (₹8.60-₹8.70), defined profit targets (₹15-₹17), and a stop-loss (₹6.50).
Providing buy/sell recommendations with entry, target, and stop-loss levels for specific securities is legally classified as Research Analyst or Investment Advisor activity.
Both require mandatory SEBI registration under the SEBI (Research Analysts) Regulations, 2014 and SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013.
The channel’s own disclaimer confirms it is NOT SEBI registered. making every such recommendation a direct regulatory violation.
The phrase ‘Any Time 10% Upper Circuit’ constitutes a guaranteed return claim, which is prohibited even for registered advisors.
Category 2: Directional Market Calls – ‘Go Long’ Instructions
This post instructs followers to ‘GO LONG’ on a specific stock (#JIO Finance) at a stated price range of 255-256. A directional call, ‘Go Long’, is an explicit buy instruction. It is not an opinion, not a chart analysis, and not education.
Giving such instructions without SEBI registration is illegal and exposes followers to financial harm with no regulatory protection.
The phrase ‘GRAP FUT’ (grab futures) further indicates the call is for a specific derivative product, compounding the regulatory breach.
Presenting the future movement of a stock with certainty (‘I LOVE JIO FINANCE’) is textbook misleading language under SEBI’s PFUTP Regulations.
Category 3: Urgency-Driven Live Session Promotions
Phrases like ‘JOIN NOW- FASSST’, repeated exclamation marks, and the promise of ‘quick profit’ are classic FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) engineering.
This tactic is designed to stop traders from thinking critically or doing due diligence before acting.
SEBI has consistently flagged urgency-based messaging in unregistered channels as a tool used to funnel retail traders into paid advisory traps.
Legitimate SEBI-registered advisors are required to allow investors adequate time to evaluate any advisory service before committing.
The live session link (t.me/way2laabh?livestream) being promoted in this manner constitutes solicitation for an unregistered advisory service.
Category 4: ‘Play the Result’ Polls – Framing Trading as Gambling
Asking how many people want to ‘PLAY a RESULT BET TODAY’ directly frames stock market trading as gambling activity. The words ‘play’ and ‘bet’ are not casual; they normalise speculative, unresearched risk-taking among retail traders.
SEBI regulations require that advisory communications emphasise informed decision-making, risk awareness, and research-backed recommendations.
This language is the opposite of what a genuine educator or analyst would use. Its purpose is engagement, not investor protection.
When 88% of respondents vote ‘YES, READY’ to a bet on result day, it reflects the dangerous echo chamber that unregistered channels create.
Category 5: Large-Scale Offline Event Promotion
An offline event for 2,000 people, described as a trading education gathering, is a significant mass solicitation activity. When run by an entity that is not SEBI-registered, such events function as large-scale recruitment drives for unregistered advisory services.
The phrasing ‘Today EVENING WE WILL GIVE YOU LINK’ indicates a paid follow-up service is being planned, precisely the free-channel-to-paid-service funnel SEBI has cracked down on in multiple enforcement orders.
The scale, 2,000 attendees, amplifies the potential harm significantly. Each person attending may place trades based on unregistered advice. SEBI has specifically targeted this model of using free events and free channels as funnels for commercial advisory services without registration.
Each of these posts represents a distinct pattern that SEBI has consistently flagged, investigated, and penalised across multiple enforcement orders. The fact that all five appear in a single channel, one that openly admits it is not SEBI-registered, is something every trader should take seriously.
The NSE Warning Against Way2Laabh
Beyond the content analysis, there is a formal, official warning that no trader should overlook.
In May 2025, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) issued a specific investor advisory naming Way2Labh, Nitin Kumar, and Pankaj Bhardwaj.
The NSE’s warning stated that these individuals were offering securities market tips and assured returns through mobile numbers and Telegram channels including ‘Trading Ways Pankaj Bhardwaj’ and ‘WAY 2 LAABH.com’.
The NSE confirmed a critical fact:
This is not an opinion piece or a social media allegation.
An NSE investor advisory is a formal public warning from India’s premier stock exchange. When an entity is named in such a warning, every follower of that channel must stop, reflect, and ask themselves what they are genuinely getting from it.
The NSE warning sets the context for what follows. SEBI, India’s market regulator, has been taking action against exactly this kind of operation across multiple channels. Let’s look at what those actions look like up close.
What SEBI Does Not Allow Telegram Channels to Do?
Based on these enforcement actions and SEBI’s regulatory framework, here is a consolidated picture of what Telegram channels, registered or otherwise, are prohibited from doing in the Indian securities market:
- Giving buy/sell/hold calls without proper SEBI registration
- Sharing entry, target, and stop-loss levels for trades illegally
- Promising guaranteed or assured returns
- Charging fees for tips without regulatory approval
- Running pump-and-dump or price manipulation schemes
- Promoting stocks to inflate prices and exit at a profit (scalping)
- Using misleading claims like “sure shot” or “guaranteed profit”
- Showing only winning trades while hiding losses
- Using pressure tactics like “join now” to rush decisions
- Hiding payment trails through personal or unverified accounts
Taking these steps not only protects you from further risk but also prepares you with the right evidence and clarity if you decide to take action.
What Should You Do If You’ve Been Following Such a Channel?
If you have been following the Way2Laabh Telegram Channel or any similar unregistered channel for trading calls, there are a few clear and important steps you should take right now.
Step 1: Stop acting on trading calls from unregistered sources
No channel without SEBI registration can legally offer investment advice. Following such calls gives you zero regulatory protection if things go wrong, and no legal recourse when losses happen.
Step 2: Verify before trusting anyone
Always verify a research analyst or investment advisor on SEBI’s Intermediaries Portal before trusting their calls. SEBI registration is issued to a person or entity, not to a Telegram group. It is publicly verifiable and takes two minutes to check.
Step 3: Preserve all evidence if you paid money and suffered losses
If you subscribed to a paid service from an unregistered channel and suffered financial harm, start saving every piece of evidence, screenshots of messages, payment receipts, UPI or bank transaction records, and all communications with the channel. This documentation is the foundation of any complaint or recovery attempt.
Telegram Stock Market Scam Recovery
Recovering money lost in Telegram-based stock market scams can be challenging, but with the right steps, documentation, and timely action, victims can improve their chances of resolution.
SEBI does have the authority to order refunds. The Intraday Jackpot case is recent evidence of this, SEBI ordered the three operators to jointly refund the entire ₹9.02 crore collected from investors.
In the Unison Metals case, disgorgement of ₹3.87 crore was ordered to be credited to SEBI’s Investor Protection and Education Fund.
However, enforcement proceedings take time. Recovery depends on whether the accused has accessible assets, whether they cooperate with SEBI’s directions, and how quickly the entire process is concluded.
In practice, most retail investors, particularly those who paid smaller amounts, find full individual recovery.
Here’s a realistic assessment of recovery:
- Recovery is possible, SEBI has ordered significant refunds in multiple cases.
- But it is genuinely rare and takes considerable time. Most retail investors do not see complete recovery.
- It qualifies as a rarest-of-rare outcome in individual financial fraud cases involving Telegram channels.
- That said, there is a real ray of hope, particularly in cases where a strong evidence trail exists and where multiple investors file coordinated complaints.
- Every documented complaint strengthens SEBI’s ability to build a case and take enforcement action.
While recovery is uncertain and often slow, understanding how SEBI has acted in similar cases can give you a clearer picture of what to expect.
SEBI Action Against Unregulated Telegram Channels
SEBI’s enforcement machinery has been moving steadily and decisively against unregistered Telegram channels, particularly those operating without proper registration while offering stock tips, trading calls, or investment advice to the public.
In recent years, the regulator has identified a growing pattern where such channels are used to circulate stock tips, create artificial hype, and influence retail investors without any regulatory oversight.
Many of these channels operate anonymously or under misleading identities, often claiming high accuracy rates or showcasing selective profit screenshots to build trust.
In reality, they frequently engage in practices like “pump and dump,” where certain stocks are promoted aggressively to drive up prices, allowing operators or connected entities to exit at a profit while unsuspecting investors bear the losses.
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We will file the complaint on your behalf, guide you through the entire process, and provide you with all the information, advice, and support you need at every step.
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Conclusion
India’s retail trading community has grown at an extraordinary pace over the past few years.
With it has come an explosion of self-styled trading gurus, finfluencers, and Telegram channel operators offering everything from “sure shot” options calls to “100-day transformation challenges.” Some deliver genuine education. Many do not.
SEBI has been systematically tightening its regulatory grip on this space.
Since 2024, the regulator has barred registered entities from associating with unregistered finfluencers, mandated that advisors display their SEBI registration numbers prominently on all social media content, and partnered with platforms to verify financial advertiser credentials.
The Way2Laabh Telegram Channel story is not unique.
It is part of a much larger pattern that repeats itself across dozens of channels operating today, channels with large subscriber counts, charismatic personalities, impressive-looking profit screenshots, and a consistent absence of SEBI registration.
As a trader, your single most powerful form of protection is awareness.
Before you act on any call, ask three questions: Is this person SEBI-registered?
Are they claiming guaranteed profits? Am I being pressured to act right now? If the first answer is no and the others are yes, close the group and walk away.
Markets reward discipline, knowledge, and patience, not Telegram tips.
