The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) jointly held the fifth “Niveshak Shivir” in Bengaluru on January 03, 2026 to help shareholders reclaim unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares and reduce unclaimed investor assets. The day-long event was organised with Market Infrastructure Institutions BSE, CDSL, NSE and NSDL, and Registrar and Transfer Agents including KFin Technologies Ltd., MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd., Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited, CAMS and Purva Sharegistry India Pvt. Ltd. More than 900 investors and claimants attended, with 17 service desks providing end-to-end support on claims for dividends and shares unclaimed for over six years, on-the-spot KYC and nomination updates, resolution of claim-related issues, and processing of pending claims submitted to IEPFA. Dedicated kiosks enabled investors to interact directly with officials, including for claims pending for six to seven years. SEBI and IEPFA indicated similar events are proposed in other cities with significant unclaimed investor assets.
Securities & Exchange Board of India 2026-01-14
Securities and Exchange Board of India and Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority conduct fifth Niveshak Shivir in Bengaluru to support claims for unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares
The Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority held the fifth "Niveshak Shivir" in Bengaluru to assist shareholders in reclaiming unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares, with plans for similar events in other cities. The event, attended by over 900 investors, provided comprehensive support for claims, KYC updates, and resolution of claim-related issues.