IEPFA Organises Investor Camp in Bengaluru to Resolve Pending Investor Claims

New Delhi / Bengaluru : The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), operating under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, successfully organised an “Investor Camp” in Bengaluru on January 3, 2026, aimed at providing on-the-spot solutions to long-pending investor grievances and claims.

Held at Shri Y Muniswamappa Kalyana Mantapa, Yeshwanthpur, the one-day event served as a comprehensive facilitation platform for resolving issues related to unclaimed dividends, shares, and pending IEPFA claims. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and key Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs).

Strong Participation and Senior-Level Engagement

Over 900 investors and claimants from Bengaluru and nearby regions participated actively, benefiting from a single-window grievance resolution mechanism that included complaint redressal, claim processing support, KYC updates, nomination assistance, and investor service guidance.

Senior officials present at the camp included:

Ms. Anita Shah Akella, CEO, IEPFA & Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Mr. Krishnanand Raghavan, Chief General Manager
Mr. Binod Sharma, General Manager, SEBI
Lt. Col. Aditya Sinha, General Manager, IEPFA
Representatives from BSE, CDSL, RTAs, and other regulatory bodies

Launch of Investor Guidebook

During the event, IEPFA also launched an informative handbook titled
“A Comprehensive Guide for IEPFA Claims and Investor Services”, designed to improve investor awareness and facilitate smoother claim resolution processes.

Immediate Impact on Long-Pending Claims

The Bengaluru Investor Camp enabled direct settlement of dividend and share claims pending for six to seven years, while eliminating intermediaries by allowing investors to interact directly with company representatives and Registrars & Transfer Agents through dedicated kiosks.

Participants widely praised the initiative for its efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness, noting that issues typically taking months were resolved on the spot.

Nationwide Investor Outreach Programme

Following similar successful camps in Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Amritsar, Bengaluru became the next host city for this nationwide investor-focused campaign. The program underscores IEPFA’s commitment to building a transparent, accessible, and investor-friendly financial ecosystem across India.

IEPFA continues to strengthen investor awareness and protection through sustained outreach, education programs, and strategic partnerships, reinforcing public confidence in India’s financial markets.