A regional investor seminar for awareness (RISA) was organised today at the Himachal Pradesh State Secretariat, Shimla, under the joint aegis of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the BSE Investors Protection Fund (BSE-IPF). The seminar aimed at enhancing financial literacy and promoting awareness about safe investment practices and the capital market among investors and government officials.
Secretary (Finance, Planning, Economics and Statistics) Dr. Abhishek Jain, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Welcoming the participants, he underscored the importance of financial awareness and urged citizens to adopt informed and secure investment practices.
Deputy General Manager, SEBI Northern Regional Office, Mridul Rastogi, delivered the keynote address and shared valuable insights on the capital market, investors rights and measures to safeguard against cyber frauds.
Senior Vice President, BSE, Gaurav Kapoor, highlighted the investment opportunities available in the market and emphasized the importance of transparency in strengthening investors confidence.
During the technical session, financial education expert Manjeet S. Dhillon provided practical guidance on the fundamentals of investing, risk management and financial planning, enabling participants to make informed financial decisions.
