The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, launched the Saksham Niveshak campaign — a 100-day nationwide drive held from July 28 to November 6, 2025. The initiative focused on creating awareness about unclaimed dividends and encouraging shareholders to update KYC and nomination details to prevent the transfer of their shares to the IEPFA.
The campaign addressed the persistent issue of investors missing dividend payouts due to outdated contact or banking details. It urged companies to proactively resolve unclaimed cases and helped shareholders take corrective steps, such as dematerialising physical shares and ensuring KYC compliance.
The IEPFA, known for its ongoing initiatives like Niveshak Didi, Panchayat, and Shivir, works to protect investor rights and spread financial literacy across India. Additionally, the recent collaboration between the Department of Posts and AMFI aims to ease KYC verification for over 24 crore mutual fund investors, further boosting investor protection and inclusion.
Investors who act quickly benefit from direct credit of dividends, prevention of asset transfer, and long-term financial security.
