Date: 2025-09-02Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
SEBI and IEPFA Conducted the Second “Niveshak Shivir” in Hyderabad - Proactive Joint Initiative to Minimize Unclaimed Assets and Facilitate Investor Claims for Unpaid Dividends and Shares
**Summary:**
On August 30, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, jointly conducted the second "Niveshak Shivir" in Hyderabad, Telangana. This investor outreach program is designed to help shareholders reclaim unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares, with the goal of reducing the total amount of unclaimed investor assets.
The Shivir, organized in collaboration with BSE, NSE, CDSL, NSDL, KFin Technologies Ltd., MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd., Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd. and Purva Sharegistry India Pvt. Ltd., saw participation from over 300 investors and claimants from Hyderabad and surrounding areas. The event featured 23 service desks that provided assistance with: claiming dividends and shares unclaimed for over six years; updating KYC and nomination details; resolving claim-related issues; and processing pending claims submitted to IEPFA. A search facility was available to help participants identify potential unclaimed assets.
SEBI and IEPFA, along with other Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), launched an Investor Guide developed by CDSL, providing a step-by-step process for investors to navigate the claims process. Further events are planned for other cities with substantial unclaimed investor assets.
Key Entities Referenced
Securities and Exchange Board of India: Regulatory body for securities and commodity market in India, also known as SEBI.
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority: IEPFA, an authority under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, focused on investor education and protection.
Niveshak Shivir: An investor outreach initiative organized by SEBI and IEPFA to assist shareholders in reclaiming unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares.
Hyderabad, Telangana: City in India where the second Niveshak Shivir was conducted.
Market Infrastructure Institutions: MIIs such as BSE, NSE, CDSL and NSDL collaborated in organizing the Shivir.
BSE: Bombay Stock Exchange, a stock exchange in India.
NSE: National Stock Exchange of India, a stock exchange in India.
CDSL: Central Depository Services Limited, an Indian central securities depository.
PR No.58/2025
SEBI and IEPFA Conducted the Second “Niveshak Shivir” in Hyderabad - Proactive
Joint Initiative to Minimize Unclaimed Assets and Facilitate Investor Claims for
Unpaid Dividends and Shares
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Investor Education and
Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, jointly organized the
second “Niveshak Shivir” in Hyderabad, Telangana on August 30, 2025. This investor
outreach initiative aims to assist shareholders in reclaiming unpaid dividends and
unclaimed shares and thereby, reduce the volume of unclaimed investor assets in the
system.
The Shivir was organized in collaboration with key Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs)
— BSE, NSE, CDSL & NSDL and Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs) - KFin
Technologies Ltd., MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd., Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd. & Purva
Sharegistry India Pvt. Ltd.
The day-long Shivir witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 300 investors and
claimants from Hyderabad and surrounding areas. The event featured 23 dedicated service
desks under one roof, offering end-to-end assistance on:
The process for claiming dividends and shares that have remained unclaimed for
over six years;
On-the-spot updating of KYC and nomination details;
Prompt resolution of claim-related issues;
Processing of pending claims submitted to IEPFAA dedicated search facility was made available at the venue to help participants identify
whether they or their family members had any unclaimed shares or dividends. Upon
verification, trained officials assisted claimants a seamless and guided claim process.
Additionally, SEBI and IEPFA, along with other MIIs, launched an insightful Investor Guide
developed by CDSL. The guide provides a step-by-step process to help investors resolve
their queries related to the claims process.
This second edition of the Niveshak Shivir series underscores SEBI and IEPFA’s shared
commitment to investor protection and financial empowerment. Similar events are
proposed to be conducted in other cities with significant unclaimed investor assets.
Mumbai
September 02, 2025