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) and Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), successfully organised a “Niveshak Shivir” in Bengaluru on January 3, 2026. The one-day investor facilitation camp was designed as a comprehensive, single-window platform to help investors resolve issues related to unclaimed dividends, shares, and pending IEPFA claims.
Single-Window Platform for Investor Assistance
Held at Sri Y Muniswamappa Kalyaana Mantapa in Yeswanthpur, the camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from investors across Karnataka. It offered end-to-end support for:
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Unclaimed dividends and shares pending for six to seven years
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On-the-spot KYC and nomination updates
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Resolution of pending IEPFA claims
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Direct interaction with company representatives and RTAs
Dedicated kiosks set up by stakeholder companies and Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs) enabled investors to engage directly with officials, eliminating intermediaries and expediting resolution.
Senior Officials and Stakeholder Participation
The event was graced by senior officials from IEPFA, SEBI, MIIs, and RTAs, including Smt. Anita Shah Akella, CEO, IEPFA and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs; senior representatives from SEBI; and officials from leading market infrastructure institutions. Their presence reinforced the collaborative approach to investor protection and service delivery.
Launch of Investor Awareness Booklet
As part of the initiative, IEPFA launched an explainer booklet titled “A Complete Guide to IEPFA Claims and Investor Services”. The publication aims to enhance investor awareness, simplify claim procedures, and facilitate seamless resolution by providing clear, step-by-step guidance.
Strong Participation and Positive Impact
Over 900 investors and claimants from Bengaluru and nearby regions participated in the camp. Hundreds benefited from direct, on-the-spot engagement with officials, significantly reducing timelines for grievance redressal that would otherwise take months. The initiative received widespread appreciation for its efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness.
Part of a Nationwide Outreach Series
Following successful editions in Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Amritsar, Bengaluru became the next city to host the Niveshak Shivir. The programme targets cities with high volumes of unclaimed investments, reaffirming IEPFA’s commitment to building an investor-centric, transparent, and accessible financial ecosystem across India.
Conclusion
The Bengaluru Niveshak Shivir underscores unwavering focus on investor awareness, protection, and trust-building. Through direct facilitation, strategic collaboration with regulators and market institutions, and sustained outreach, IEPFA continues to bring investor services closer to citizens—strengthening confidence in India’s financial markets.
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Source: PIB
