A Regional Investor Awareness Seminar was held at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Dimapur on October 9 as part of the World Investor Awareness Week celebrations. The seminar was organised by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) through its Investor Protection Fund Trust (IPFT).
The programme began with a welcome address by Khiuzan Kaurinta, NCS, EAC Dimapur. Akshay Kumar Singh, Assistant Manager of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), delivered the keynote address and Abhishek Singh of NSE-IPFT gave the technical address.
Akshay Kumar Singh highlighted the importance of financial literacy in enabling investors to make informed decisions. He emphasised the need to understand investment risks, verify information and remain cautious of fraudulent schemes and promises of assured returns.
The programme covered the basics of investment planning, including setting financial goals, maintaining savings, assessing risk appetite and considering liquidity and returns. Participants were also briefed on various securities market products, including equity shares, debt instruments, derivatives, mutual funds, REITs and InvITs.
The session explained the roles of market infrastructure institutions such as stock exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories, along with the functions of intermediaries including stockbrokers, merchant bankers, investment advisers, credit rating agencies and portfolio managers.
Participants were also informed about corporate governance and disclosure requirements under SEBI regulations, highlighting the importance of transparency, accountability and timely disclosure of financial and corporate information by listed companies.
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The programme outlined SEBI’s regulatory and enforcement measures, including directions, penalties, disgorgement of unfair gains, prosecution and administrative warnings. It also highlighted the online dispute resolution mechanism and SEBI’s Complaint Redress System (SCORES), through which investors can lodge complaints, track their status and seek redressal.
Emphasis was laid on verifying registered stockbrokers and investment advisers and avoiding unregistered entities. Participants were advised not to share passwords or one-time passwords (OTPs), trust unreliable market tips, follow promises of unrealistic returns or make cash payments. They were encouraged to read documents carefully before signing, understand brokerage charges, check account statements regularly and use authorised banking channels for transactions.
The programme stressed that informed investment decisions, due diligence and awareness of risks were essential for protecting investors and building confidence in the securities market.
