IEPFA reforms 2025 promise easier claims for small investors with less paperwork

Hyderabad: Investors with small pending claims may soon find the process smoother, as IEPFA reforms 2025 propose major paperwork simplifications. The initiative aims to cut red tape and speed up refunds.
The committee suggested applying the simplified process to claims up to ₹5 lakh in physical securities, ₹15 lakh in demat securities, and dividends up to ₹10,000.
IEPFA reforms 2025 to cut red tape and make refunds faster
Officials from MCA, SEBI, professional institutes, and major industry chambers formed the committee that drafted the reforms. They submitted the report to IEPFA for approval.
The IEPFA, set up in 2016, manages investor protection funds and oversees refunds of unclaimed dividends, deposits, and shares. If adopted, the reforms will ease the process for millions of small investors. They will also improve ease of living by reducing paperwork and shortening timelines.