Unclaimed Shares, Unpaid Dividends? Sebi, IEPFA To Hold Investor Help Camp In Delhi On Nov 17

Investors who have lost track of their shares, are waiting for unpaid dividends or have pending claims with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) can seek assistance at an investor help camp in New Delhi on November 17.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the IEPFA, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, will jointly organise the eighth edition of Niveshak Shivir in collaboration with market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) and registrar and transfer agents (RTAs).

The camp will bring together representatives of stock exchanges, depositories and RTAs to help investors address issues involving unclaimed investments, pending claims and shareholder records.

What Services Will Be Available At The Investor Camp

According to a Sebi press release dated November 12, investors can seek assistance with the transfer of unpaid dividends that have remained unclaimed for up to seven years.

The camp will also help shareholders update their Know Your Customer (KYC) details and nomination records with companies. Investors facing difficulties in transferring securities to legal heirs or nominees can seek guidance on the transmission process.

Those with pending IEPFA claims involving unclaimed shares and unpaid dividends can approach the participating institutions for assistance in resolving them. Investors who have lost or misplaced their physical share certificates can also seek help with obtaining duplicate certificates.

Which Institutions Will Participate In Niveshak Shivir

The camp will be organised with the participation of four market infrastructure institutions: BSE, the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).

Several registrar and transfer agents will also be present, including KFin Technologies Limited, MUFG Intime India Private Limited, Bigshare Services, Datamatics Business Solutions and Purva Sharegistry India.

RTAs maintain shareholder records and facilitate services such as dividend payments, changes in investor details and securities transfers. Their participation will allow investors to approach the relevant service providers for assistance with company-related records and pending requests.

When And Where Will Niveshak Shivir Be Held

The eighth Niveshak Shivir will be held on 17 November 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm at India Habitat Center, Jacaranda Hall, Lodhi Road, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi.

The venue is near Air Force Bal Bharati School, and entry will be through Gate No. 3 on Vardhaman Marg.

What Documents Should Investors Carry

Shareholders and their representatives attending the camp must carry an official government-issued identity document for entry. These include an Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID or driving licence.

Investors who require assistance with any specific share or dividend related issues should also bring relevant supporting documents such as physical share certificates, dividend records, correspondence with companies or RTAs and documents relating to pending IEPFA claims. These can help the institutions involved in the process to understand the problem and advise investors on the next steps.