SEBI and IEPFA Hold Third ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Amritsar to Help Investors Reclaim Funds

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SEBI IEPFA Niveshak Shivir

PR No.72/2025, Dated 11.11.2025

1. Background

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in collaboration with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), organised the third edition of the ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Amritsar.

The initiative aims to facilitate investor awareness and empowerment, particularly in the area of unclaimed financial assets and investor protection.

2. Objective of the Programme

The Shivir was designed to:

  • Assist investors in reclaiming unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares,
  • Promote financial literacy and investor rights, and
  • Encourage proactive investor participation in regulatory and market processes.

3. Key Features and Activities

The programme, conducted with support from Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) and Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs), featured:

  • On-the-spot KYC and nomination updates,
  • Assistance in filing and resolving investor claims, and
  • Awareness sessions on the reclaim and refund procedures for unclaimed investments.

These efforts were aimed at simplifying processes and reducing the number of dormant or unclaimed investor accounts.

4. Significance

The ‘Niveshak Shivir’ initiative represents a collaborative effort between SEBI and IEPFA to:

  • Enhance investor outreach and protection,
  • Foster trust and transparency in the capital markets, and
  • Build a financially aware and responsible investor community.
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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.

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