Under the aegis of SEBI, NSE and NSDL along with other Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), conducted an investor awareness initiative for providing credible knowledge on financial and securities market and fraud prevention
The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) and the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) under the guidance of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) successfully hosted a Mega Regional Investor Seminar for Awareness (Mega RISA) today at Soorsadan Hall, Agra, aimed at deepening financial literacy, enhancing investor awareness and protection, empowering investors with credible knowledge on financial and securities market and fraud prevention.
The Mega RISA was held in association with other key Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) — BSE, MSE, CDSL, MCX, NCDEX and AMFI. This initiative brought together participants from various sections of the society, including government departments, the police and armed forces, MSME and EXIM entrepreneurs, professionals and students.
Uttar Pradesh – A Key Focus State for Investor Awareness
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a critical driver in India’s capital market ecosystem. As of April 2025, Uttar Pradesh ranked 2nd in the country with 1.3 crore registered investors, accounting for 11.4% of India’s total investor base. Uttar Pradesh continued to lead in terms of new investor registrations adding 1.4 lakh new investors in April 2025 and capturing a 14.2% share of total new registrations. In April 2025 Uttar Pradesh saw the highest Month on Month increase in individual investor turnover, with increment of 7.3% to almost 1 lakh crore. Uttar Pradesh had about 6.5% share in the Equity Average Assets Under Management (AAUM) of mutual funds in April 2025.
Objective: Empowering Investors with Knowledge
This Mega RISA was structured to address the rapidly evolving financial landscape, digital penetration and the corresponding rise in financial frauds. The event focused on Investor Rights & Responsibilities, Smart Investment Habits for Long-Term Wealth Creation, Understanding Mutual Funds and Securities Markets, Digital Fraud Awareness and Cybersecurity.
The seminar featured high-level presentations and panel discussions with insights from regulators, economists, cyber security experts and market participants. The event also featured a financial quiz, interactive stalls and digital displays of investor protection tools and grievance redressal mechanisms and more.
Shri Krishnan Iyer, NSE said “India’s growth story is rooted in trust, transparency and technology. Financial inclusion is not just about access but about awareness and action. Through Mega RISA, our goal is to create awareness and take credible financial knowledge to the last mile, equipping every Indian with the confidence to invest smartly and safely. The Mega RISA in Agra is a significant step towards achieving this goal particularly by empowering investors to identify and combat financial fraud. We believe that investor awareness is the foundation of a resilient economy.”
NSE continues to lead national efforts in investor education. During FY 2024–25, NSE conducted 14,679 Investor Awareness Programs (IAPs) across all 36 States and UTs, reaching over 8 lakh participants. Agra’s Mega RISA is a testament to the coordinated efforts between regulators, exchanges and depositories in building financially aware, digitally alert and economically empowered citizens.