In an effort to reduce the accumulation of unclaimed dividends and shares, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, jointly conducted the first-ever “Niveshak Shivir” in Pune on June 1, 2025. This initiative targets investor grievances and facilitates claim processing in a structured and accessible format.

Shivir brought together over 450 participants and facilitated real-time resolution of investor claims.

Key highlights:

• One-stop assistance on IEPF claims, pending applications, and resolution of KYC/nominations;
• Search facility to help attendees check for any unclaimed dividends or shares in their name or that of family members;
• Real-time guidance in filing the IEPF-5 form with document verification;
• Participation by major Market Infrastructure Institutions (NSE, BSE, NSDL, CDSL) and prominent RTAs;
• Launch of the “Investor’s Guide to Claiming Unpaid and Unclaimed Dividends and Shares”, jointly prepared by SEBI and NSDL.