Description
SEBI and IEPFA are jointly organizing the sixth Niveshak Shivir at Bhubaneswar on March 27, 2026, to assist investors with unclaimed dividends, KYC updates, and IEPFA claims.
Summary
SEBI and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, are jointly organizing the sixth edition of ‘Niveshak Shivir’ at Bhubaneswar, Odisha on March 27, 2026. The event is being held in collaboration with Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) — BSE, NSE, CDSL, and NSDL — and Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs) including KFIN Technologies, MUFG Intime India, Bigshare Services, and CAMS.
Key Points
- Sixth Niveshak Shivir to be held at Bhubaneswar on March 27, 2026 (10 AM to 4 PM)
- Venue: Event Square, Near Hotel Swosti Premium, Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha - 751013
- Participating MIIs: BSE, CDSL, NSE, NSDL
- Participating RTAs: KFIN Technologies Limited, MUFG Intime India Private Limited, Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd., CAMS
- Shareholders or their representatives must carry government-issued photo ID (Voter ID, PAN card, Driver’s license, etc.)
- Registration is available online (link provided in the circular)
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is an investor outreach and grievance redressal event.
Compliance Requirements
No compliance requirements for market participants. Investors wishing to attend should:
- Register in advance via the link provided by SEBI
- Carry official government identification documents (Voter ID, PAN card, Driver’s license, etc.) for entry
Important Dates
- Event Date: March 27, 2026
- Event Timing: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Press Release Date: March 25, 2026
Impact Assessment
This event has no direct market or regulatory impact. It is a targeted investor service camp aimed at resolving individual investor grievances related to unclaimed dividends (held for 6–7 years), KYC and nomination updates, and pending IEPFA claims for unclaimed shares and dividends. The impact is limited to retail investors in and around Bhubaneswar, Odisha who have unresolved claims with listed companies or their RTAs.
Impact Justification
This is an informational press release about a one-day investor outreach event with no regulatory changes, compliance mandates, or market-wide impact. It is relevant only to individual shareholders with unclaimed dividends or pending IEPFA claims in the Bhubaneswar region.