The India Cements Limited will transfer unpaid dividends and corresponding equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) on 10 October 2026. Shareholders must claim their unclaimed dividends on or before 25 September 2026 to avoid the transfer.
Dividends that have remained unpaid or unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more will be transferred to the fund. Unclaimed dividends pertain to financial years 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22. No claim shall lie against the company after the transfer of unclaimed dividend amounts and equity shares to IEPF.
Upon transfer to IEPF, voting rights on such shares will be frozen and all benefits including dividends, bonus shares, splits, and consolidations will be credited to the fund. Claims for transferred dividends or shares may be submitted online to IEPF through e-Form IEPF-5 on www.iepf.gov.in.
The India Cements, a subsidiary of UltraTech Cement Limited, advised shareholders to claim dividends by writing to the company or its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited, along with an original cancelled cheque leaf or copy of the first page of a bank passbook and a letter of indemnity if dividend warrants are not traceable. Shareholders holding shares in demat mode may update their bank mandate with their respective Depository Participants. Physical folio holders must submit self-attested copies of PAN and Aadhaar along with KYC forms ISR-1, ISR-2, ISR-3 or SH-13 to the company or RTA.
The IEPF Authority's 'Saksham Niveshak' campaign is running from 1 April 2026 to 9 July 2026, encouraging shareholders to update KYC details and submit claims. Shareholders may contact Integrated Registry Management Services at 044 28140 801-803 or via email at einward@integratedindia.in.
Disclaimer: This article is based on company filings submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation. Investors should conduct their own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.