SEBI and IEPFA Conducted the Sixth Niveshak Shivir in Bhubaneswar

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Niveshak Shivir

PR No. 22/2026; Dated: 08.04.2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in collaboration with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), organised the sixth ‘Niveshak Shivir’ under a proactive joint initiative in Bhubaneswar on 27th March 2026.

1. Objective of the Initiative

The ‘Niveshak Shivir’ aims to:

  • Assist investors in reclaiming unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares
  • Provide direct, on-ground support for resolving investor issues
  • Enhance financial awareness and investor protection

2. Key Services Provided

The initiative facilitated a range of investor-centric services, including:

  • Processing of claims relating to:
    1. Unpaid dividends
    2. Unclaimed shares pending for over 6–7 years
  • On-the-spot KYC updates
  • Nomination registration and updates
  • Resolution of IEPFA-related claim issues

3. Direct Investor Facilitation

The Shivir enabled:

  • Face-to-face interaction between investors and authorities
  • Faster resolution of long-pending claims
  • Simplified processes for compliance and documentation

4. Impact of the Initiative

This outreach programme strengthens:

  • Investor confidence and protection
  • Accessibility of regulatory support mechanisms
  • Efficiency in addressing legacy and unclaimed investments

5. Conclusion

The ‘Niveshak Shivir’ reflects a proactive and investor-friendly approach by SEBI and IEPFA, ensuring that investors can recover their rightful dues with ease and transparency while promoting greater financial inclusion.

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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.

The Research and Editorial Team is responsible for developing reliable and accurate content for the readers. The team follows the six-sigma approach to achieve the benchmark of zero error in its publications and research platforms. The team ensures that the following publication guidelines are thoroughly followed while developing the content:

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