IEPFA & SEBI hold Niveshak Shivir in Amritsar to empower Investors, resolve Unclaimed Dividend and Share Issues
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, November 2, 2025: 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 the “Niveshak Shivir” in Amritsar on 1st November, 2025.
The one-day camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from investors across Punjab and provided them with a single-window facilitation platform. This aimed to resolve issues related to unclaimed dividends, shares, and other investor services.
The event was graced by Smt. Anita Shah Akella, CEO, IEPFA and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs; Lt. Col Aditya Sinha, General Manager, IEPFA; Shri Binod Sharma, General Manager, SEBI; and other senior officers of IEPFA, MIIs and RTA’s.
Over 223 claimants and investors from Amritsar and nearby regions actively participated in the event, which aimed to bring investor services closer to citizens through direct facilitation and on-the-spot assistance.
Following successful editions in Pune and Hyderabad, Amritsar became the next city to host this initiative, reaffirming IEPFA’s vision of building an investor-centric financial ecosystem across the nation. The camp served as an important milestone in ensuring that investors not only had their grievances addressed promptly but also gained deeper awareness of their rights and responsibilities.
The Niveshak Shivir enabled direct facilitation of unpaid dividends and claims pending for over six to seven years, provided on-the-spot KYC and nomination updates, and addressed IEPFA claim issues. Dedicated kiosks were set up by stakeholder companies and RTAs, allowing investors to interact directly with officials and eliminate the need for intermediaries.
Additionally, IEPFA and SEBI, in collaboration with other MIIs, launched an insightful explainer video conceptualized by CDSL IPF “Understanding the Process of Claiming Unpaid Dividends through IEPFA”,
This investor-focused video helps viewers understand the entire journey of unclaimed dividends — from what they are and why they remain unclaimed, to what happens when they go unpaid. It also guides investors on ensuring timely dividend receipt, understanding IEPFA’s role and benefits, determining eligibility, and navigating the claim process with ease.
Hundreds of investors benefitted from seamless interactions with company representatives, RTAs, and officials from IEPFA and SEBI. The initiative was widely appreciated for its efficiency in addressing grievances and simplifying processes that traditionally take months to resolve.
Looking Ahead
Amritsar’s Niveshak Shivir is part of IEPFA’s nationwide series of outreach programs targeting cities with significant volumes of unclaimed investments. These camps underscore IEPFA’s unwavering commitment to enhancing investor awareness, safeguarding financial interests and ensuring transparency, accessibility and trust in India’s financial ecosystem.
Link to the explainer video - https://youtu.be/Ec-6uTDErLQ
About IEPFA
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, 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 strengthen claim redressal mechanisms across the country.
For more information, visit: www.iepf.gov.in
