The Ideathon aims to engage young innovative minds in designing solutions to make market participation more responsible and inclusive.
The Reimagine Ideathon is part of the third edition of CDSL’s Annual Reimagine Symposium.
The Ideathon aims to engage young innovative minds in designing solutions to make market participation more responsible and inclusive.
The depository ecosystem secures the assets of over 21 crore investor demat accounts.
The idea should deepen participation in the securities market and strategically address the barriers preventing citizens from benefitting from this growth story.
Building on similar initiatives by regulators such as SEBI and RBI, CDSL joins the effort to encourage young innovators to contribute their perspectives to bringing more people into the financial fold, said CDSL.
Participants are open to explore solutions utilising avenues of their choice, whether through gamification, behavioural nudges, communication, design, technology or community-building. The solution should reflect three core principles: Empowerment, Inclusion and Trust, it said.
Nehal Vora, Managing Director & CEO, CDSL, said in the ever-evolving market landscape, technology serves as a catalyst and flywheel of trust that empowers investors with the right tools and insights. An educated investor is a protected investor and empowered to make informed decisions that reflect their aspirations, he said.
The Ideathon will reward innovation and creativity, with a prize pool of ₹11.5 lakh, including ₹5 lakh for the winning idea, ₹3 lakh and ₹2 lakh for the runners-up, and ₹75,000 each for the fourth and fifth positions.
Published on November 21, 2025
