{"id":38615,"date":"2025-09-12T19:23:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T13:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=38615"},"modified":"2025-09-12T19:23:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T13:53:23","slug":"iepfa-9th-foundation-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Claiming Unclaimed Assets: IEPFA 9th Foundation Day 2025 Highlights for Investors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Claiming_Unclaimed_Assets_IEPFA_9th_Foundation_Day_2025_focused_on_unlocking_idle_financial_assets_in_India_investor_protection_and_financial_inclusion%E2%80%94key_insights_for_exams\" >Claiming Unclaimed Assets: IEPFA 9th Foundation Day 2025 focused on unlocking idle financial assets in India, investor protection, and financial inclusion\u2014key insights for exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#IEPFA_9th_Foundation_Day_%E2%80%94_%E2%80%9CClaiming_the_Unclaimed_Unlocking_the_Potential_of_Idle_Financial_Assets_in_India%E2%80%9D\" >IEPFA 9th Foundation Day \u2014 \u201cClaiming the Unclaimed: Unlocking the Potential of Idle Financial Assets in India\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Introduction_What_Was_Celebrated\" >Introduction: What Was Celebrated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Keynote_Address_Policy_Emphasis\" >Keynote Address &amp; Policy Emphasis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#IEPFAs_Initiatives_Reforms\" >IEPFA\u2019s Initiatives &amp; Reforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Stakeholder_Participation_Collaborative_Discussions\" >Stakeholder Participation &amp; Collaborative Discussions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Outcomes_Forward_Commitments\" >Outcomes &amp; Forward Commitments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Significance_for_Investor_Protection\" >Significance for Investor Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Relevance_to_Financial_Inclusion_Asset_Utilisation\" >Relevance to Financial Inclusion &amp; Asset Utilisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Policy_Regulatory_Reforms_in_Focus\" >Policy &amp; Regulatory Reforms in Focus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Origins_of_IEPFA\" >Origins of IEPFA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Issues_with_Unclaimed_Financial_Assets_in_India\" >Issues with Unclaimed Financial Assets in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Earlier_Reform_Efforts\" >Earlier Reform Efforts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CClaim_Your_Unclaimed_Assets_IEPFAs_9th_Foundation_Day%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cClaim Your Unclaimed Assets: IEPFA\u2019s 9th Foundation Day\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#1_What_is_IEPFA\" >1. What is IEPFA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#2_When_was_IEPFA_established\" >2. When was IEPFA established?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#3_What_was_the_theme_of_IEPFAs_9th_Foundation_Day_in_2025\" >3. What was the theme of IEPFA\u2019s 9th Foundation Day in 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#4_Who_addressed_the_9th_Foundation_Day_of_IEPFA\" >4. Who addressed the 9th Foundation Day of IEPFA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#5_What_are_some_major_initiatives_announced_during_the_9th_Foundation_Day\" >5. What are some major initiatives announced during the 9th Foundation Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#6_Why_is_claiming_unclaimed_financial_assets_important_for_India\" >6. Why is claiming unclaimed financial assets important for India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#7_Which_stakeholders_were_part_of_the_Round_Table_Conference\" >7. Which stakeholders were part of the Round Table Conference?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iepfa-9th-foundation-day\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Claiming_Unclaimed_Assets_IEPFA_9th_Foundation_Day_2025_focused_on_unlocking_idle_financial_assets_in_India_investor_protection_and_financial_inclusion%E2%80%94key_insights_for_exams\"><\/span>Claiming Unclaimed Assets: IEPFA 9th Foundation Day 2025 focused on unlocking idle financial assets in India, investor protection, and financial inclusion\u2014key insights for exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IEPFA_9th_Foundation_Day_%E2%80%94_%E2%80%9CClaiming_the_Unclaimed_Unlocking_the_Potential_of_Idle_Financial_Assets_in_India%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>IEPFA 9th Foundation Day \u2014 \u201cClaiming the Unclaimed: Unlocking the Potential of Idle Financial Assets in India\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_What_Was_Celebrated\"><\/span>Introduction: What Was Celebrated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>September 8, 2025<\/strong>, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under India\u2019s Ministry of Corporate Affairs, observed its <strong>9th Foundation Day<\/strong> in New Delhi. The event was marked by a <strong>Round Table Conference<\/strong> under the theme <strong>\u201cClaiming the Unclaimed: Unlocking the Potential of Idle Financial Assets in India.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keynote_Address_Policy_Emphasis\"><\/span>Keynote Address &amp; Policy Emphasis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference was graced by <strong>Sanjeev Sanyal<\/strong>, Member of the Prime Minister\u2019s Economic Advisory Council. He emphasized the urgent need for innovative policies and robust inter-agency coordination to ensure that idle financial assets are effectively mobilized for national development. He lauded IEPFA\u2019s efforts at procedural and technological reforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IEPFAs_Initiatives_Reforms\"><\/span>IEPFA\u2019s Initiatives &amp; Reforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anita Shah Akella, CEO of IEPFA &amp; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, delivered the inaugural address. She highlighted several major initiatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthening investor protection. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplifying claim settlement processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expanding financial literacy efforts across India, through programmes like <strong>Niveshak Didi<\/strong> and <strong>Niveshak Shivirs<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also announced was the upcoming <strong>Niveshak Samadhan \u2013 Dial Your CEO<\/strong> programme, the \u201cPanchtattva vision\u201d for faster refunds, adoption of AI-driven solutions, and establishment of an <strong>Integrated Portal for Claims and Refunds<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stakeholder_Participation_Collaborative_Discussions\"><\/span>Stakeholder Participation &amp; Collaborative Discussions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Round Table included senior regulators, policymakers, and experts from diverse sectors: the securities market (SEBI), banking (RBI), insurance, pensions, provident funds, and corporate governance bodies like ICSI. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discussions focused on several strategic areas: reducing timelines for claims, enhancing process transparency, building public trust, and ensuring that unclaimed or idle financial assets are deployed in ways that serve wider economic goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcomes_Forward_Commitments\"><\/span>Outcomes &amp; Forward Commitments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of the conference, all stakeholders pledged to work in concert to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthen financial inclusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost investor confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve systems for refunding unclaimed assets like unclaimed dividends, matured deposits, shares etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emphasize transparency, technology, and trust as guiding principles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"IEPFA-9th-Foundation-Day\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/G0YQhb4W8AEl3Wg.jpg\" alt=\"IEPFA 9th Foundation Day\" title=\"IEPFA 9th Foundation Day\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IEPFA 9th Foundation Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Investor_Protection\"><\/span>Significance for Investor Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IEPFA is a critical regulatory institution tasked with protecting investors: facilitating refund of unclaimed dividends, matured debentures, unclaimed shares etc. By reinforcing its commitment to improving claim-settlement, simplifying processes, and using technology, the news signals stronger investor protection. That\u2019s relevant for exams under banking, finance, and civil services in the area of economic policy, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_Financial_Inclusion_Asset_Utilisation\"><\/span>Relevance to Financial Inclusion &amp; Asset Utilisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India is estimated to have large sums of <strong>idle financial assets<\/strong> (unclaimed dividends, matured financial instruments, deposits etc.). Bringing them into circulation can help mobilize capital, reduce leakages, and support financial inclusion. For students preparing for exams, this reflects ongoing government priorities like maximizing resource utilisation and inclusive growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Regulatory_Reforms_in_Focus\"><\/span>Policy &amp; Regulatory Reforms in Focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The news highlights ongoing reforms: simplifying low-value claims, integrated claims portal, AI-driven solutions, improved interagency coordination. These are examples of administrative efficiency, technology in governance, and public service delivery improvements\u2014all high-yield topics for exams like PSCS, IAS, banking etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_of_IEPFA\"><\/span>Origins of IEPFA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) was established on <strong>September 7, 2016<\/strong> under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. Its mandate includes maintaining the Investor Education and Protection Fund, processing unclaimed dividends, shares, matured deposits, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Issues_with_Unclaimed_Financial_Assets_in_India\"><\/span>Issues with Unclaimed Financial Assets in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many years, India has grappled with financial assets that remain unclaimed due to reasons such as inactive accounts, shareholders moving\/dying without transferring ownership, or simply lack of awareness. These unclaimed dividends, matured instruments etc. represent a not-insignificant pool of idle resources. The regulatory and institutional mechanisms to address them have steadily evolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earlier_Reform_Efforts\"><\/span>Earlier Reform Efforts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Previous efforts included tightening corporate disclosure rules, requiring companies to declare unclaimed dividends, pushing companies via SEBI and MCA to ensure investor awareness. Also, earlier versions of portal-based claim systems existed, but often with high delays and procedural complexity. Exam-important policies have included updating law in Companies Act, rules for IEPFA, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CClaim_Your_Unclaimed_Assets_IEPFAs_9th_Foundation_Day%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201cClaim Your Unclaimed Assets: IEPFA\u2019s 9th Foundation Day\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The theme of IEPFA\u2019s 9th Foundation Day was <strong>\u201cClaiming the Unclaimed: Unlocking the Potential of Idle Financial Assets in India.\u201d<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Major reforms announced: Integrated Portal for Claims &amp; Refunds, simplifying low-value claims, upcoming \u201cDial Your CEO\u201d programme, adoption of AI solutions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The event was addressed by senior officials including Sanjeev Sanyal (PM\u2019s Economic Advisory Council) and Anita Shah Akella (CEO, IEPFA), highlighting policy and institutional focus.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Stakeholders across sectors\u2014SEBI, RBI, insurance, pensions, corporations\u2014committed to improving transparency, reducing claims time, and strengthening investor confidence.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Broader implications: enhanced financial inclusion, mobilization of idle assets, better governance, and stronger protection mechanisms for investors.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IEPFA 9th Foundation Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_IEPFA\"><\/span>1. What is IEPFA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, responsible for safeguarding investor interests and managing unclaimed financial assets such as dividends, matured deposits, and shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_was_IEPFA_established\"><\/span>2. When was IEPFA established?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> IEPFA was established on <strong>September 7, 2016<\/strong> to manage the Investor Education and Protection Fund and streamline the claim process for unclaimed financial assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_was_the_theme_of_IEPFAs_9th_Foundation_Day_in_2025\"><\/span>3. What was the theme of IEPFA\u2019s 9th Foundation Day in 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The theme was <strong>\u201cClaiming the Unclaimed: Unlocking the Potential of Idle Financial Assets in India.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Who_addressed_the_9th_Foundation_Day_of_IEPFA\"><\/span>4. Who addressed the 9th Foundation Day of IEPFA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Key speakers included <strong>Sanjeev Sanyal<\/strong>, Member of PM\u2019s Economic Advisory Council, and <strong>Anita Shah Akella<\/strong>, CEO of IEPFA and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_are_some_major_initiatives_announced_during_the_9th_Foundation_Day\"><\/span>5. What are some major initiatives announced during the 9th Foundation Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Initiatives include the <strong>Integrated Portal for Claims and Refunds<\/strong>, <strong>Dial Your CEO programme<\/strong>, AI-driven solutions for claims, and faster processing for low-value unclaimed assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Why_is_claiming_unclaimed_financial_assets_important_for_India\"><\/span>6. Why is claiming unclaimed financial assets important for India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> It mobilizes idle financial assets for productive use, strengthens financial inclusion, increases transparency, and boosts investor confidence\u2014key areas for economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Which_stakeholders_were_part_of_the_Round_Table_Conference\"><\/span>7. 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