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Spot The Scam: NDTV Profit’s new series digs deep
MUMBAI: Every investor, who has faith in the India growth story, wants to believe the market is fair; it is safe. But behind the flashing tickers and shiny promises, there are shadows – scamsters waiting to exploit trust and ambition of a new India.
NDTV Profit chose not to look away. It chose to light up those hidden corners and show viewers what really lies beneath. That is how Spot the Scam was born – a promise to watch over the markets, cut through its noise and stand by those who trade in good faith.
The very first investigation showed why this matters. In Delhi, a firm called Trade Dost boldly placed a full front‑page ad in a leading Hindi daily on July 13, offering intraday margins of 500 times, carry‑forward margins of 60 times, zero brokerage, instant deposits and withdrawals, and trading accounts without any paperwork. None of it had SEBI approval.
NDTV Profit’s intrepid reporters followed the trail and exposed the truth. Within days, the National Stock Exchange warned investors to stay away from Trade Dost and others like it. Soon after, the Securities and Exchange Board of India sent a formal notice to the newspaper that carried the illegal ad.
NDTV Profit managing editor, Tamanna Inamdar summed it up, “As more investors put their faith in India’s markets, scamsters are finding new tricks – AI, phishing, ever sharper tactics. Our job is not just to report, but to reveal. We will keep exposing, keep educating, and keep standing with those who invest with trust.”
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UDF poised to return to power in Kerala, says Manorama-CVoter survey
Massive opinion poll projects shift in Kerala politics ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.
MUMBAI: The winds of change appear to be blowing through Kerala’s political landscape and this time, they seem to favour the United Democratic Front. A comprehensive mega opinion survey conducted by Manorama News in partnership with CVoter projects a potential comeback for the UDF in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The survey, covering all 140 constituencies with a massive sample size of nearly 90,000 respondents, predicts the UDF could win between 69 and 81 seats.
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to secure 57 to 69 seats, a significant drop from the 99 seats it won in the 2021 elections. This would mean the LDF losing 30 to 42 of its sitting seats. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which drew a blank in 2021, is projected to open its account with 1 to 5 seats.
Region-wise, the UDF is expected to make strong gains in Malabar, winning 25 to 34 out of 48 seats, and in Central Kerala, where it could bag 29 to 33 out of 53 seats. In South Kerala, the LDF is likely to retain an edge with 21 to 25 seats, while the UDF may improve to 12 to 16 seats. The NDA could pick up 1 to 3 seats in the southern region.
The survey was conducted between 14 and 26 March 2026, with additional tracker and snap polls carried out from December 2025 to March 2026. A total of 89,693 respondents participated, ensuring representation across all demographics and social segments.
Manorama News has a strong track record of accuracy, with its previous projections closely matching the actual results of the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls.
In Kerala’s famously fierce political battles, this survey suggests the pendulum may be swinging back. Whether the final verdict matches these numbers or throws up another surprise, one thing is clear, the 2026 Assembly elections are shaping up to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the state’s history.
