- The new comic series
translates complex and often overlooked financial topics into engaging
story-led narratives to drive informed investing.
Mumbai :
The
CDSL Investor Protection Fund (CDSL IPF) unveiled an investor education comic
series in collaboration with Amar Chitra Katha at CDSL’s 3rd Annual Symposium, Reimagine:
Securities Market through Data Synergy. The initiative marks a significant step
towards strengthening investor awareness through engaging and culturally rooted
storytelling.
The comic series was officially launched by Shri
Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Developed by CDSL IPF under the guidance of SEBI, the comic series aims to
simplify financial concepts and encourage informed participation in India’s
capital markets. By combining Amar Chitra Katha’s legacy of impactful
storytelling with financial literacy content, the initiative seeks to make
investor education accessible, engaging and inclusive.
On launch of the series, Shri Tuhin Kanta
Pandey, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), said, “Investor
awareness is fundamental to building inclusive and transparent securities
markets. I commend the depositories for their efforts in the areas of investor
education and awareness. Initiatives like the launch of a comic book series
will go a long way in spreading investor awareness. Campaigns such as 'Slam the
Scam' and 'AtmanirbHER' have helped empower individuals to participate with
greater confidence.”
Commenting on the initiative, Shri Nehal
Vora, Managing Director and CEO, CDSL, said, “Investor education is most effective when it is simple, relatable and
trustworthy. By partnering with Amar Chitra Katha, we are leveraging the power
of storytelling to empower investors with knowledge that enables informed and
confident financial decision-making.”
Available in both digital and print formats, with print copies to be distributed through
investor protection programmes, and is offered in 12 languages –
English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Oriya,
ensuring wide reach across urban and rural investor segments.
Shri. Sudhish Pillai,
Head,
CDSL IPF, Secretariat, added, “Strengthening
investor protection begins with strengthening investor awareness. By
simplifying complex financial concepts through engaging storytelling, we aim to
equip investors with the knowledge required to recognise risks, make informed
choices and participate safely in the capital markets.”
The Amar Chitra
Katha investor education series is part of CDSL IPF’s ongoing efforts to
promote financial literacy, enhance investor protection and encourage
responsible participation in India’s capital markets, reinforcing CDSL’s
commitment to empowering investors across the country.