Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs' IEPFA, in collaboration with SEBI, organized Niveshak Shivir in Hyderabad on August 30, 2025. The one-day camp provided a single-window platform for resolving investor issues related to unclaimed dividends and shares, promoting financial literacy. Over 360 claimants participated in the event.
Key Points / Main Content:
Event Overview:
* Niveshak Shivir was held in Hyderabad at Haryana Bhavan, Secunderabad.
* The camp aimed to resolve issues related to unclaimed dividends, shares, and other investor services.
* It followed a successful pilot program in Pune.
Participation:
* The event saw participation from investors across Telangana and nearby regions.
* Over 360 claimants actively participated.
* Officials from IEPFA, SEBI, MIIs, and RTAs were present.
Facilitation and Grievance Redressal:
* Direct facilitation of unpaid dividend accounts pending for over six to seven years.
* On-the-spot KYC and nomination updates were provided.
* Longstanding IEPFA claim issues were resolved.
* Dedicated kiosks were set up by stakeholder companies and RTAs for direct interaction with investors.
Financial Literacy and Awareness:
* Financial literacy sessions equipped participants with knowledge on safe investing and fraud prevention.
* CDSL launched an Investor to assist investors in resolving queries related to the claims process.
* Engagement highlighted Arth Chitra, a national-level online poster-making competition promoting financial literacy.
Future Plans:
* Hyderabad's Niveshak Shivir is part of a nationwide series of outreach programs in cities with high concentrations of unclaimed investments.
Impact Analysis:
Investors:
* Impact: Investors benefit from a streamlined process for resolving grievances related to unclaimed investments, gaining awareness of their rights and responsibilities, and enhancing their financial literacy.
* Action Required: Investors with pending claims or queries related to investments should participate in future Niveshak Shivirs and utilize the resources provided by IEPFA, SEBI, and other stakeholders.
IEPFA and SEBI:
* Impact: IEPFA and SEBI can enhance investor awareness, safeguard financial interests, and ensure transparency, accessibility, and trust in India's financial ecosystem.
* Action Required: IEPFA and SEBI should continue organizing Niveshak Shivirs in cities with high concentrations of unclaimed investments and promote investor education through sustained outreach and strategic collaborations.
Stakeholder Companies and RTAs:
* Impact: Stakeholder companies and RTAs can directly interact with investors, address their concerns, and streamline processes, improving investor satisfaction and reducing the need for intermediaries.
* Action Required: Stakeholder companies and RTAs should actively participate in Niveshak Shivirs, set up dedicated kiosks, and provide efficient resolution of investor queries and claims.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Corporate Affairs: A ministry of the Government of India, under which IEPFA operates.
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA): An authority dedicated to promoting investor awareness and protection.
Niveshak Shivir: A one-day camp organized by IEPFA to resolve pending claims, streamline investor services, and promote financial literacy.
Hyderabad, Telangana: City in Telangana where the Niveshak Shivir event was held.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): An organization that collaborated with IEPFA in organizing the Niveshak Shivir.
Smt. Anita Shah Akella: CEO of IEPFA and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
CDSL: Central Depository Services Limited, which launched an Investor tool.
Arth Chitra: A national-level online poster-making competition under IEPFA's Kushal Niveshak initiative to promote financial literacy.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority
(IEPFA) Organises “Niveshak Shivir” in Hyderabad
today
The initiative, a one day camp, provides a single-
window facilitation platform to resolve pending
claims, streamlines investor services, and promotes
financial literacy
Posted On: 30 AUG 2025 7:30PM by PIB Delhi
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
Government of India, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), successfully
organised Niveshak Shivir in Hyderabad today at Haryana Bhavan, Secunderabad.
The one-day camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from investors across Telangana, providing
them with a single-window facilitation platform to resolve issues related to unclaimed dividends,
shares, and other investor services.
The event was graced by Smt. Anita Shah Akella, CEO of IEPFA and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate
Affairs; Shri Jeevan Sonparote, Executive Director, SEBI; Shri Sunil Jayawant Kadam, Executive Director,
SEBI; Lt. Col Aditya Sinha, General Manager, IEPFA; Shri Binod Sharma, General Manager, SEBI; Shri
Sudhish Pillai, Head – CDSL IPF Secretariat, Shri Kiran Patil – BSE IPF along with other senior officials
from IEPFA, SEBI, Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), and Registrars & Transfer Agents (RTAs) also
participated in the event.
Over 360 claimants participated actively in the event, which also attracted investors and stakeholders fromHyderabad and nearby regions.
Following the successful pilot in Pune earlier this year, Hyderabad became the next city to host the initiative,
furthering IEPFA’s vision of building an investor-centric financial ecosystem across the country. The camp
proved to be an important step in ensuring that investors not only had their grievances addressed on the spot
but also gained greater awareness of their rights and responsibilities.
The Niveshak Shivir enabled direct facilitation of unpaid dividend accounts pending for over six to seven
years, provided on-the-spot KYC and nomination updates, and resolved long-standing IEPFA claim issues.
Dedicated kiosks were set up by stakeholder companies and Registrars & Transfer Agents (RTAs), allowing
investors to interact directly with officials and eliminate the need for intermediaries. Alongside this, financial
literacy sessions equipped participants with essential knowledge on safe investing and fraud prevention.
Adding further value to the event, CDSL launched an insightful Investor to assist investors in resolving
queries related to the claims process.
The engagement also highlighted Arth Chitra, launched under IEPFA’s Kushal Niveshak initiative. Arth
Chitra is a national-level online poster-making competition that encourages citizens of all age groups to
creatively express key concepts of financial literacy such as saving, investing, budgeting, and fraud
prevention, making financial awareness more engaging, accessible, and impactful.Hundreds of investors benefitted from seamless interactions with company representatives, RTAs, and
officials from IEPFA and SEBI. The initiative was particularly appreciated for its efficiency in addressing
pending grievances and simplifying processes that traditionally take months to resolve.
Looking Ahead
Hyderabad’s Niveshak Shivir is part of a nationwide series of outreach programs in cities with high
concentrations of unclaimed investments. These camps highlight IEPFA’s unwavering commitment to
enhancing investor awareness, safeguarding financial interests, and ensuring transparency, accessibility, and
trust in India’s financial ecosystem.
About IEPFA
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) is dedicated to promoting investor awareness
and protection through sustained outreach, education, and strategic collaborations. Since its inception, IEPFA
has spearheaded multiple initiatives to empower investors and provide efficient claim redressal mechanisms.
For more information, visit: www.iepf.gov.in
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