Description

SEBI and IEPFA jointly organized the fifth Niveshak Shivir at Bengaluru on January 03, 2026, to assist shareholders in reclaiming unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares, with over 900 investors participating.

Summary

SEBI and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) jointly organized the fifth Niveshak Shivir at Bengaluru on January 03, 2026. This investor outreach initiative assisted shareholders in reclaiming unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares to reduce the volume of unclaimed investor assets in the system. The event was organized in collaboration with BSE, CDSL, NSE, NSDL, and five Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs). Over 900 investors and claimants from Bengaluru and surrounding areas participated in the day-long event.

Key Points

  • Fifth edition of the Niveshak Shivir series held at Bengaluru on January 03, 2026
  • Joint initiative by SEBI and IEPFA to minimize unclaimed assets and facilitate investor claims
  • Organized in collaboration with BSE, CDSL, NSE, NSDL, and RTAs including KFin Technologies Ltd., MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd., Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited, CAMS, and Purva Sharegistry India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Over 900 investors and claimants participated from Bengaluru and surrounding areas
  • 17 dedicated service desks provided under one roof for end-to-end assistance
  • Services included claiming dividends and shares unclaimed for over six years, on-the-spot KYC and nomination updates, claim-related issue resolution, and processing of pending IEPFA claims
  • Direct facilitation of unpaid dividends and claims pending for over six to seven years
  • Dedicated kiosks set up by stakeholder companies and RTAs for direct investor interaction
  • Similar events proposed to be conducted in other cities with significant unclaimed investor assets

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes announced. This is an informational press release about a completed investor outreach event.

Compliance Requirements

No new compliance requirements. The event provided assistance to investors for existing processes related to claiming unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares.

Important Dates

  • January 03, 2026: Date of the fifth Niveshak Shivir held at Bengaluru
  • January 14, 2026: Press release date

Impact Assessment

This is a positive investor outreach initiative with no direct market or regulatory impact. The Niveshak Shivir series demonstrates SEBI and IEPFA’s commitment to investor protection and financial empowerment by facilitating the recovery of unclaimed assets. The event benefits individual investors who have pending claims for dividends and shares that have remained unclaimed for over six years. By providing on-the-spot assistance for KYC updates, nomination details, and claim processing, the initiative helps reduce the volume of unclaimed investor assets in the system and eliminates the need for intermediaries. Future events planned in other cities will expand the reach of this investor service initiative.

Impact Justification

Press release announcing completion of investor outreach event; informational in nature with no regulatory changes, compliance requirements, or market impact