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Niveshak Shivir: IEPFA-SEBI Camp for Investor Claims, Pune

31 May 20251 min read
BANKING & FINANCENiveshak Shivir:IEPFA-SEBI Campfor InvestorClaims, Pune31 May 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

IEPFA and SEBI started Niveshak Shivir, a pilot camp giving investors one place to settle unclaimed dividend, share and related issues.

Key facts

  • Organisers: IEPFA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) with SEBI.
  • First camp: Pune, 1 June 2025.
  • Services: help claiming dividends unclaimed for 6-7 years, KYC and nomination updates on the spot, instant settlement of pending IEPFA cases.
  • Companies with many unclaimed investor accounts are to run helpdesks.

Objectives and significance

  • Grievance redressal without intermediaries; timely release of unclaimed dividends and shares; better financial literacy.
  • A more transparent, investor-focused system with greater trust.

About IEPFA

A statutory body for investor awareness, protection and education, working through campaigns, digital tools and partnerships.

Exam angle

  • IEPFA parent ministry: Corporate Affairs; first venue: Pune.

Test yourself

1. Niveshak Shivir is an investor facilitation camp launched by SEBI with which body?

IEPFA, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, launched it with SEBI.

2. Where was the first Niveshak Shivir camp held?

The first camp was in Pune on 1 June 2025.

3. Under which ministry does IEPFA function?

IEPFA works under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

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