Ministry of Corporate Affairs
IEPFA Opens Three Niveshak Seva Kendras in Hyderabad, Two more centres to be operational soon
Initiative aimed at strengthening investor protection, simplifying access to dividend claims and providing streamlined investor services
Posted On:
20 AUG 2025 6:38PM by PIB Delhi
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with SEBI, CDSL, NSDL, BSE and NSE, has successfully opened three Niveshak Seva Kendras in Hyderabad. The centre, which commenced operations on 16th August 2025, marks a significant step towards strengthening investor protection and ensuring faster, hassle-free services for investors.
The Niveshak Seva Kendras have been set up to provide faster, easier and more accessible solutions to investors, particularly in matters related to unclaimed dividends and KYC/nomination updates.
Key services offered at the centre include:
- Direct facilitation of unpaid dividend transfers. (pending for 6–7 years)
- Hassle-free updates of KYC and nomination details.
- For Physical Folios: Submit ISR-1/ ISR-2/ISR-3 forms to update KYC. Once updated, all pending dividends will be credited.
- For Demat Accounts: Update bank details with your Depository Participant (DP) to receive unpaid dividends.
Currently, three centres have been opened in Hyderabad, and two more centres will be operational soon to further strengthen investor services in the region.
The centres are operational from 16th August 2025, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, at the following locations in Hyderabad:
- KFin Technologies Ltd
Plot No. 31 & 32, Selenium, Tower-B, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Serilingampally, Hyderabad – 500032, Telangana
- Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Hyderabad Office
103, 1st Floor, Imperial Towers, Ameerpet, Hyderabad – 500016
SPOC: K. Nagbhushan | 9949902111
- National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India Ltd
5th Floor, Awfis Space Solutions, Prestige Phoenix 1405, Uma Nagar, Beside Metro Station, Begumpet, Hyderabad – 500016, Telangana
About IEPFA
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) was established on September 7, 2016, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. IEPFA is responsible for managing the Investor Education and Protection Fund, which focuses on safeguarding investor interests by facilitating the refund of shares, unclaimed dividends and matured deposits/debentures. Through its initiatives, the IEPFA aims to ensure transparency, protect investors' rights, and promote financial literacy across the country.
Find out more at: https://www.iepf.gov.in/content/iepf/global/master/Home/Home.html
Website: www.iepf.gov.in
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