Niveshak Shivir: 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 3rd January 2026 last week.
The event was held at Sri Y Muniswamappa Kalyaana Mantapa, 17, Tumkur Road, near Gopal Theatre, Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, Yeswanthpur, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560022, and served as a comprehensive facilitation platform for investors to resolve issues related to unclaimed dividends, shares, and pending IEPFA claims.
The one-day camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from investors across Karnataka, offering them a single-window solution for grievance redressal, claim facilitation, and investor service assistance. The event was graced by senior officers from IEPFA, SEBI, MIIs, and Registrars and Transfer Agents (RTAs).The event was graced by Smt. Anita Shah Akella, CEO,IEPFA and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs; Shri Krishnanand Raghavan, Chief General Manager, Shri Binod Sharma, General Manager, SEBI; Lt. Col Aditya Sinha, General Manager, IEPFA; Shri C.S. Harisha, Asst. Vice President, CDSL; Shri Vinay Kumar, BSE along with other senior officials from SEBI, IEPFA, MIIs, and RTAs.
Additionally, IEPFA also launched an insightful explainer booklet titled “A Complete Guide to IEPFA Claims and Investor Services”, aimed at enhancing investor awareness and facilitating seamless claim resolution.
Over 900 investors and claimants from Bengaluru and nearby regions actively participated in the camp, which aimed to bring investor services closer to citizens through direct facilitation and on-the-spot support.
Following successful editions in Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Amritsar, Bengaluru became the next city to host this investor-focused initiative, reaffirming IEPFA’s commitment to building an investor-centric, transparent, and accessible financial ecosystem across India.
The Niveshak Shivir enabled direct facilitation of unclaimed dividends and shares pending for over six to seven years, provided on-the-spot KYC and nomination updates, and addressed pending IEPFA claim issues. Dedicated kiosks were set up by stakeholder companies and RTAs, enabling investors to interact directly with officials and eliminate intermediaries from the process.
Hundreds of participants benefited from direct engagement with company representatives, RTAs, and officials from IEPFA and SEBI. The initiative received wide appreciation for its efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness in resolving grievances that typically take months to process.
The Bengaluru Niveshak Shivir is part of IEPFA’s nationwide outreach series, focusing on cities with significant volumes of unclaimed investments. These investor facilitation camps underscore IEPFA’s unwavering commitment to enhancing investor awareness, safeguarding financial interests, and building trust and transparency in India’s financial ecosystem.
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, is dedicated to promoting investor awareness and protection through sustained outreach, education, and strategic collaborations.
