Important Facts of the News
- Event date: 1 November 2025
- Organisers: IEPFA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) and SEBI
- Location: Amritsar, Punjab
- Participants: Over 223 investors from Amritsar and nearby areas
- Services offered: On-spot dividend claims, KYC updates, nomination changes, direct RTA interaction
- Claims addressed: Pending for 6-7 years
- New launch: Explainer video on claiming unpaid dividends through IEPFA
- Video link: https://youtu.be/Ec-6uTDErLQ
- Previous cities: Pune and Hyderabad
- Chief guests: Smt. Anita Shah Akella (CEO, IEPFA), Lt. Col Aditya Sinha (GM, IEPFA), Shri Binod Sharma (GM, SEBI)
More than 223 investors in Punjab finally found quick solutions to long-standing financial worries at a special one-day outreach programme held in Amritsar on 1 November 2025. The joint effort by the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority and the Securities and Exchange Board of India turned the city into a single-stop centre for clearing unpaid dividends, updating records, and settling old claims.
What Made the Camp Special
Visitors walked in with piles of forgotten share certificates and walked out with updated KYC details, fresh nominations, and in many cases, confirmation of dividend payments released on the spot. Dedicated counters run by registrar and transfer agents allowed people to speak face-to-face with company officials, cutting out weeks of paperwork and middlemen.
Many of the cases handled had remained unresolved for six to seven years. The camp focused on bringing these dormant assets back into the hands of rightful owners without any extra cost or delay.
New Video Guide Simplifies Dividend Recovery
Alongside the on-ground support, authorities released a short educational video titled “Understanding the Process of Claiming Unpaid Dividends through IEPFA”. Created with help from CDSL Investor Protection Fund, the clip explains every step in simple terms: why dividends go unclaimed, how they reach IEPFA, who can file a claim, and what documents are needed.
Investors can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Ec-6uTDErLQ
Building Trust Across Cities
Amritsar joined Pune and Hyderabad as the latest stop in a growing chain of such camps. Each location targets areas with high volumes of unclaimed investments, ensuring that help reaches those who need it most. Senior officials, including IEPFA CEO Smt. Anita Shah Akella, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, led the proceedings alongside SEBI General Manager Shri Binod Sharma and IEPFA General Manager Lt. Col Aditya Sinha.
Feedback from attendees highlighted how the direct approach saved time and removed confusion. Several participants left with clear instructions on preventing future lapses, such as linking bank accounts and updating contact details with companies.
Next Steps for Nationwide Reach
More cities are already on the calendar for similar events. The continuing series reflects a steady push to make India’s capital markets more transparent and investor-friendly, one camp at a time.