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CDSL Launches Reimagine Ideathon 2.0 to Boost Financial Awareness and Cyber Safety
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News18•07-10-2026, 20:15
CDSL Launches Reimagine Ideathon 2.0 to Boost Financial Awareness and Cyber Safety
- •Central Depository Services India Ltd has launched Reimagine Ideathon 2.0 to invite students to develop innovative solutions for financial awareness and cyber safety.
- •The nationwide initiative offers a total prize pool of Rs 11.5 lakh for the top five winning teams and was launched during World Investor Week 2026.
- •The ideathon aligns with SEBI initiatives to create accessible educational models for first-time investors, students, and senior citizens amidst rising digital fraud concerns.
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Central Depository Services (India) Ltd launched 'Reimagine Ideathon 2.0' during World Investor Week 2026 to invite students to develop innovative solutions for financial awareness and cyber safety. The nationwide initiative features a total prize pool of Rs 11.5 lakh for the top five winning teams.
The ideathon aligns with SEBI's 'Project Jagrook' and 'MUST' initiatives, encouraging youth to create accessible educational models for first-time investors, students, and senior citizens.
India reported cyber fraud losses totaling Rs 22,495 crore in 2025, with 76 per cent of those losses attributed directly to fake investment and trading scams.
