The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), successfully hosted the “Niveshak Shivir” in Amritsar on November 1, 2025. The initiative aimed to empower investors, resolve long-pending unclaimed dividend and share issues, and…
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SEBI Bars Mutual Funds from Pre-IPO Investments
New Delhi, October 24: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred mutual fund schemes from investing in pre-IPO placements of equity shares and related instruments, restricting them to participate only in the Anchor Investor portion or the public issue of an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The directive,…
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IEPFA Moves to Simplify Low-Value Investor Claims
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), has proposed new measures to simplify documentation for low-value claims. The initiative aims to reduce processing timelines, improve transparency, and provide a hassle-free experience for investors claiming refunds or dividends. Committee Recommendations The suggestions come…