Vijayawada, May 15, 2026: National Stock Exchange of India conducted a large-scale Investor Awareness Program (IAP) at Vignan University in Vijayawada, bringing together more than 350 students, investors, faculty members and professionals. The initiative focused on financial literacy, responsible investing, cyber fraud awareness and safe participation in capital markets.
The programme highlighted the importance of informed financial decision-making and investor protection, particularly among young investors and first-time market participants. Sessions covered topics including basics of investing, mutual funds, financial planning, cyber fraud prevention, safe digital investing and long-term wealth creation. Participants were also advised to remain cautious of unregistered entities, unrealistic return guarantees and misleading investment advice on social media.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu said that such initiatives are important for a rapidly developing city like Vijayawada and play a key role in building financially aware citizens. He added that financial literacy has become an essential life skill and that awareness about savings, investments and fraud prevention can help youth make informed financial decisions.
Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan said, “Financial literacy is one of the most powerful tools for economic empowerment. Through these investor awareness programs, we aim to equip citizens—especially the youth—with the knowledge and confidence required to participate safely and responsibly in India’s growth journey. Educating investors in such programs about opportunities as well as risks in the securities market, we can help build a financially resilient India.”
Securities and Exchange Board of India official Shri Rajesh Kumar Dangeti, CGM, SEBI, also addressed the participants and spoke about disciplined investing, the impact of inflation on purchasing power and the importance of liquidity in financial planning. He highlighted that investment strategies should evolve with age and changing financial goals.
According to NSE, Andhra Pradesh currently has 62.38 lakh registered investors, with women accounting for nearly 25 per cent of the investor base. NSE said it plans to conduct similar awareness programmes across the state.
The event also highlighted NSE’s broader investor outreach efforts. During the last financial year, NSE conducted 17,916 investor awareness programmes across India, reaching nearly 9.14 lakh participants. The exchange also reported running large-scale investor awareness campaigns through television, print and social media platforms.
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