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IEPFA and SEBI hold first Niveshak Shivir in Pune

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority and SEBI launched the pilot Niveshak Shivir in Pune on 1 June 2025 to help investors claim unclaimed dividends and shares.

Summary

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the pilot chapter of Niveshak Shivir in Pune on 1 June 2025. The camp helped investors claim dividends and shares unclaimed for six to seven years, update KYC and nomination details on the spot, and resolve claim issues under one roof. Over 450 claimants took part, and an NSDL brochure titled 'Investor Guide to Claiming Unclaimed Shares and Dividends' was launched.

Key facts

Date / place
1 Jun 2025, Pune
Organisers
IEPFA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) and SEBI
Purpose
Unclaimed dividends and shares, KYC and nomination updates
Participants
Over 450 claimants
Brochure
NSDL's 'Investor Guide to Claiming Unclaimed Shares and Dividends'

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1

In which city did IEPFA and SEBI launch the pilot Niveshak Shivir on 1 June 2025?

Show answer

Correct answer: D — Pune

IEPFA, in collaboration with SEBI, launched the pilot chapter of Niveshak Shivir in Pune to help investors with unclaimed dividends and shares.

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