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Mega RISA seminar in Thrissur to strengthen Investor Awareness among Kerala Police Officials

Mega RISA seminar in Thrissur to strengthen Investor Awareness among Kerala Police Officials


The Hindu Business Line

Mega RISA seminar in Thrissur to strengthen Investor Awareness among Kerala Police Officials

Under the aegis of SEBI, NSE and NSDL along with other Market Infrastructure Institutions, led a large-scale investor awareness initiative on March 26, 2025 in Thrissur, Kerala.

In a concerted effort to enhance financial literacy, investor awareness and fraud prevention, National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), under the guidance of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), hosted a Mega RISA (Regional Investor Seminar for Awareness) at the Kerala Police Academy, Thrissur, on March 26, 2025. The seminar themed “SMART NIKSHEPAM BHAVI SURAKSHITHAM” was organised in association with other Market Infrastructure Institutions.

This large-scale financial education initiative, investor education and fraud prevention drive is designed to equip police officials with critical insights into understanding personal finance to achieve financial independence, understanding cyber frauds & cyber scams in the digital era, financial securities markets, financial fraud detection and the importance of responsible investing. As first responders to financial crimes, law enforcement officers play a crucial role in safeguarding investors from fraudulent schemes and scams.

Transforming Investment Landscape: Kerala’s Progress

Kerala has demonstrated significant progress in investor participation. The number of investors in Kerala has risen from 3.45 lakh in FY 2010 to 27.52 lakh as of January 2025. From August 2024 to January 2025, 45,000 to 58,000 new investors joined the securities market every month. Female participation in Kerala’s investment landscape has improved from 25.3% in FY 2022 to 27.3% in FY 2025, exceeding the national average of 24.2% for female investors. This data underscores the growing financial literacy and investor awareness in the state.

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Updated on: 08/04/2025