However before jumping the gun for investment advisory services; one must understand that Investment Advice means advice relating to investing in, purchasing, selling or otherwise dealing in securities or investment products, and advice on investment portfolio containing securities or investment products, whether written, oral or through any other means of communication for the benefit of the client and shall include financial planning.
How these guidelines affect banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and corporates?
You can get more inputs about becoming an investment advisor and SEBI page giving Investment advisor guidelines here.