Niveshak Shivir eliminates intermediaries by enabling direct interactions between investors, companies, and RTAs, providing immediate grievance resolution through dedicated kiosks

IEPFA will directly facilitate recovery of unclaimed dividends held for six to seven years  

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), operating under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has announced the rollout of its pilot initiative Niveshak Shivir. The first pilot camp will be held on June 1, 2025, at Pune from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. . This initiative aims to serve as a one-stop solution for investors to resolve issues related to unclaimed dividends and shares, and offer direct access to investor services.

As part of this program, IEPFA aims to offer:

• Direct facilitation of unclaimed dividends held for six to seven years,
• On-the-spot update of  KYC and nomination,
• Resolution of pending IEPFA claim issues.

Niveshak Shivir aims to eliminate intermediaries by fostering direct interactions between investors, companies, and Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs), while also providing an immediate redressal mechanism for investor grievances. Stakeholder companies with significant volumes of unclaimed dividend accounts will be invited to participate through dedicated kiosks at the event.

The Pune pilot will be the first in a series of Shivirs planned across cities with high concentrations of unclaimed investments. These outreach programs reflect IEPFA’s commitment to creating a secure, transparent, and investor-centric financial ecosystem.  The first pilot camp will take placr at Lemon Tree, City Center, 15 & 15A, Connaught Rd, Modi Colony, Pune, Maharashtra from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

About IEPFA
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) is dedicated to promoting investor awareness and protection in India through educational initiatives and strategic collaborations

Interested claimants can register for the initiative with the link below:

Registration Link

For more information, visit: www.iepf.gov.in

Unclaimed dividend facilitation enables direct investor-company engagement and on-site grievance redressal at pilot investor camps. IEPFA and SEBI will operate pilot Niveshak Shivir camps offering direct facilitation of long-held unclaimed dividends, on the spot KYC and nomination updates, and resolution of pending IEPFA claims through dedicated kiosks where investors, companies and RTAs interact directly to expedite recovery and provide immediate grievance redressal.