Bengaluru, Jan 05th: CDSL Investor Protection Fund (CDSL IPF) along with BSE Investor Protection Fund (BSE IPF) under the aegis of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), Ministry of Corporates Affairs, jointly organised the Niveshak Shivir in Bengaluru on 3rd January, 2026. This outreach initiative aimed to assist shareholders in reclaiming unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares, thereby reducing the volume of unclaimed investor assets in the system, while empowering investors to safeguard their investments.
The awareness drive, themed ‘Niveshak Shivir’, focused on guiding participants through the process of reclaiming unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares. The Shivir was organized in collaboration with leading Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) including BSE, NSE, NSDL and the Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs) – KFin Technologies Limited, MUFG Infoline Private Limited, CAMS, Integrated Registry Management Service and Purva Sharegistry (India) Private Limited, .
To provide holistic assistance, the event featured 17 dedicated service desks offering end-to-end support on:
- Claiming dividends and shares that have remained unclaimed for over six years;
- On-the-spot updating of KYC and nomination details;
- Prompt resolution of claim-related queries;
- Processing of pending claims submitted to IEPFA.
The day-long event witnessed more than 892 investors and claimants from Bengaluru and surrounding locations. Attendees included retail investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate professionals.
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 has 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.
This investor-focused booklet provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to understanding unclaimed shares and dividends, including the search facility process, IEPF form filing, required documentation, transmission procedures, claim tracking, and grievance redressal, while also educating investors on timely dividend receipts.
Throughout the day, sessions focused on addressing the issue of unclaimed investor assets, with SEBI and IEPFA jointly extending support and resources to simplify the claims process and raise investor awareness to empower the Atmanirbhar Investor.