BSE Investors Protection Fund (IPF), hosted a Regional Seminar for Investor Awareness (RISA) in Coimbatore bringing together investors, market participantsand industry leaders for an engaging and informative session. The seminar aimed to educate investors on financial markets, cyber safetyand retirement planning, reinforcing the importance of informed decision-making in today’s dynamic financial landscape.
The event was graced by the Chairman of SEBI, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who addressed the audience on the importance of informed investing, robust regulationsand India’s rapidly evolving capital market landscape. Shri Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO, BSE, delivered the inaugural address, highlighting the company’s continued commitment to enhancing investor education and market accessibility.
The seminar also featured expert-led sessions, including a talk on cyber safety by an industry expert and a session on retirement planning by Shri K. Annamalai, Founding Partner ACS Pvt. Ltd., aSEBI empanelled institutional SMART Trainer.
The event saw active participation from investors with nearly 400 participants from Coimbatore and nearby areas. The discussions collectively underscored the need for financial awareness, digital vigilance and long-term planning, reinforcing BSE’s mission to empower investors across the country.
Speaking at the event, SEBI Chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey said, “India’s capital markets are expanding at an unprecedented pace and with this growth comes a greater responsibility to ensure that every investor is informed, empoweredand protected. Investor awareness is the foundation of a resilient market ecosystemand initiatives like Investor awareness programmes and regional investor seminars have helped strengthen awareness in smaller cities.”
Speaking about the initiative, ShriSundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO, BSE, "We as an organisation believe that investor education is not just an initiative,it is a responsibility that shapes the future of India’s financial ecosystem. As markets deepen and digital participation rises, empowering investors with the right knowledge, toolsand safeguards becomes even more critical. Through our nationwide awareness programmes, we remain committed to building an informed investor community that can participate in India’s growth story.”
This seminar is part of BSE IPF’s ongoing efforts to promote financial literacy and empower investors across India.

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