The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) jointly held the third “Niveshak Shivir” in Amritsar to assist shareholders in reclaiming unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares, aiming to reduce unclaimed investor assets in the system. The day-long outreach event was organised with market infrastructure institutions BSE, NSE, CDSL and NSDL and registrar and transfer agents KFin Technologies Ltd., MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd., and Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd. More than 223 investors and claimants attended, supported by 17 service desks providing end-to-end assistance including guidance 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 IEPFA claims. Dedicated kiosks enabled direct interaction with officials, intended to reduce reliance on intermediaries, and the programme also launched an explainer video, “Understanding the Process of Claiming Unpaid Dividends through IEPFA”, conceptualised by CDSL IPF. SEBI and IEPFA indicated similar events are proposed in other cities with significant unclaimed investor assets.
Securities & Exchange Board of India 2025-11-11
The Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority hold Amritsar Niveshak Shivir to help investors reclaim unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares
The Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority held the third "Niveshak Shivir" in Amritsar to help shareholders reclaim unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares. Supported by market infrastructure institutions and registrar and transfer agents, the event provided end-to-end assistance to over 223 investors. SEBI and IEPFA plan similar events in other cities with significant unclaimed investor assets.