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IEPFA and SEBI hold Niveshak Shivir in Amritsar for unclaimed dividends

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and SEBI held a 'Niveshak Shivir' in Amritsar, Punjab, on 1 November 2025 to help investors claim unpaid dividends and shares.

Summary

The Niveshak Shivir in Amritsar on 1 November 2025 offered a single-window platform where over 223 claimants received on-the-spot help with unpaid dividend claims pending for six to seven years, KYC and nomination updates, and direct access to company registrars. Amritsar followed earlier editions in Pune and Hyderabad. IEPFA and SEBI also launched an explainer video on claiming unpaid dividends through IEPFA.

Key facts

Date/place
1 Nov 2025, Amritsar, Punjab
Organisers
IEPFA (MCA) and SEBI
Beneficiaries
Over 223 claimants
Earlier editions
Pune, Hyderabad

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1

In which city did IEPFA and SEBI hold a 'Niveshak Shivir' on 1 November 2025, after earlier editions in Pune and Hyderabad?

Show answer

Correct answer: D — Amritsar

The Niveshak Shivir was held in Amritsar, Punjab, on 1 November 2025.

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