The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), functioning under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has initiated a nationwide 100-day awareness campaign titled “Saksham Niveshak”. Running from 28th July to 6th November 2025, the campaign seeks to empower shareholders by educating them about unclaimed dividends and assisting them in updating their KYC and nomination details to reclaim their rightful investments.
Unclaimed dividends, often left untouched due to outdated personal details or lack of awareness, are transferred to IEPFA after a period of seven years. The Saksham Niveshak campaign aims to prevent this by encouraging timely shareholder action. The drive urges companies to proactively engage with their shareholders and help them resolve issues related to unclaimed dividends, thus resuming regular dividend payouts.
Key Objectives of the “Saksham Niveshak” Campaign:
- Facilitate resolution of cases involving unclaimed dividends still held by companies.
- Encourage and support KYC and nomination updates for shareholders.
- Ensure direct dividend payouts from companies to rightful investors, avoiding unnecessary transfers to IEPFA.
As part of this national initiative, IEPFA emphasizes the importance of accurate and updated shareholder information to ensure smooth dividend disbursement and secure long-term financial benefits for investors. Companies are encouraged to conduct awareness drives, send personalized communication, and hold help desks to support shareholders through the reclamation process.
IEPFA, since its inception, has remained steadfast in its mission to protect investor interests and promote financial literacy. Initiatives like Niveshak Didi, Niveshak Panchayat, and Niveshak Shivir reflect the Authority’s commitment to building a well-informed and financially empowered investor base in India’s urban and rural areas alike.
The Saksham Niveshak campaign builds on this foundation by directly addressing the growing issue of unclaimed dividends and lost shareholder records, ensuring that rightful investors are not deprived of their earnings.
With this timely and coordinated effort, IEPFA aims to strengthen trust in India’s financial ecosystem and empower citizens to take control of their investments, making them truly “Saksham Niveshaks” — capable and informed investors.
