New Delhi: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, commemorated its 9th Foundation Day on 8th September 2025 at a Round Table Conference held in New Delhi. The conference centered around the theme, “Claiming the Unclaimed: Unlocking the Potential of Idle Financial Assets in India,” emphasizing the critical need to better utilize idle financial resources for the country’s economic growth and investor protection.
Key Highlights and Expert Participation
The event was graced by Mr. Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, who delivered the Keynote Address highlighting the importance of innovative policy frameworks and inter-agency coordination to productively deploy idle financial assets. He applauded the process reforms initiated by IEPFA for expediting claims and refunds.
Ms. Anita Shah Akella, CEO of IEPFA and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, delivered the inaugural address outlining IEPFA’s initiatives to empower investors, simplify claim settlements, and spread financial literacy throughout India. The conference witnessed participation from eminent policymakers and experts, including Mr. Sunil Kadam (Executive Director, SEBI), Mr. Sunil Nair (Chief General Manager, RBI), CS B. Narasimhan (Former President, ICSI), Ms. Sumeet Kaur Kapoor (Executive Director, PFRDA), and Mr. R. K. Nair (Former Member, IRDAI), among others.
Collaborative Reforms and Future Initiatives
Moderated by Dr. C. S. Mohapatra, IEPF Chair Professor at NCAER, the conference emphasized collaborative reforms aimed at reducing claim processing timelines, enhancing transparency, and bolstering investor confidence. The Round Table underscored collective commitment towards unlocking the potential of unclaimed assets, reinforcing financial inclusion and investor trust in India’s financial ecosystem.
Ms. Akella highlighted groundbreaking initiatives like the Integrated Portal for Claims and Refunds, simplified procedures for low-value claims, and financial literacy campaigns such as Niveshak Didi and Niveshak Shivirs. She announced the upcoming ‘Niveshak Samadhan – Dial Your CEO’ programme under the Panchtattva vision, aimed at delivering faster refunds and integrating AI-driven solutions to position IEPFA as a trust anchor in India’s financial system. The true success of these efforts is reflected in the lives touched and investors empowered.
About IEPFA
Established on 7th September 2016, IEPFA manages the Investor Education and Protection Fund, focussing on the refund of shares, unclaimed dividends, and matured deposits. It plays a crucial role in protecting investor interests, promoting transparency, and fostering financial literacy across India.
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Source: PIB
