NSE steps up investor awareness drive as over 300 Varanasi civic officials trained on financial literacy, cyber fraud
New Delhi, July 27
The National Stock Exchange of India Limited, under the aegis of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, conducted a Regional Investor Seminar for Awareness in Varanasi on July 24 as part of its efforts to strengthen financial literacy and investor awareness across the country.
The seminar, held at the Commissionerate Auditorium in Varanasi, focused on promoting informed investing, investor protection and financial awareness while educating participants about safeguarding themselves against financial and cyber fraud.
In a social media post, NSE stated, "Under the aegis of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) successfully conducted a Regional Investor Seminar for Awareness (RISA) on 24 July 2026 at the Commissionerate Auditorium, Varanasi, reinforcing its commitment to advancing financial literacy and investor awareness".
Bhartendra Kumar Gupta, General Manager, SEBI, delivered the keynote address and spoke on financial literacy, responsible investing, investor protection and the evolving Indian securities market.
The session also highlighted the importance of making informed financial decisions and remaining vigilant against financial and cyber frauds.
The programme witnessed the participation of more than 300 officials from Nagar Nigam, Varanasi. Through interactive discussions and question-and-answer sessions, participants received practical insights into financial planning, safe investing practices and measures to prevent cyber fraud.
The initiative is part of NSE's broader efforts to expand investor education and improve financial literacy among different sections of society through awareness programmes conducted in collaboration with SEBI.
According to NSE, the seminar aimed to equip participants with the knowledge required to make informed investment decisions while promoting responsible investing practices and strengthening awareness about cybersecurity risks associated with financial transactions.
The exchange said the event reinforced its commitment to advancing financial literacy and investor awareness by engaging directly with government officials and creating greater awareness about the Indian securities market.
The exchange said such awareness initiatives are aimed at encouraging informed participation in the securities market while promoting investor protection and financial literacy.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some real action on financial literacy! Cyber fraud is skyrocketing these days, especially among elderly people who don't understand online transactions. Training government officials is a great way to multiply the impact. Hope this reaches every district soon. 🙏
Good step but the real challenge is making financial education engaging for common people. Most of these seminars end up being boring lectures. Interactive Q&A sessions are a positive sign though. Let's see if this translates into actual behavior change.
Over 300 officials trained is impressive! But I'm wondering how many of them actually understand SEBI's regulations themselves. The key is to make the training practical - not just theory about stock markets but real tips on avoiding UPI scams and phishing. Varanasi's small investors need that urgently. 🎯
Respectful criticism: While awareness is important, NSE should also focus on simplifying the investment process for small investors. Many people in tier-2 cities like Varanasi still find KYC and demat account opening too complicated. A seminar is good, but make the system easier first. 🤷♂️
Kudos to NSE for taking financial literacy to the masses! As someone who works in fintech, I can tell you that cyber fraud education is the need of the hour. The fact that they're training municipal officials is strategic - these people interact with daily wage workers and small businesses who are most vulnerable. 👏
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