Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has issued a notice regarding the transfer of unclaimed dividends and corresponding equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). Dividends unclaimed for seven years as of September 30, 2025, will be transferred. The transfer of shares related to these unclaimed dividends is scheduled after February 6, 2026. Shareholders are urged to verify and claim their dividends before the deadline to avoid transfer.
Attention Shareholders: Unclaimed Dividends
Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) is notifying shareholders about the imminent transfer of unclaimed dividends and related equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). This action complies with Section 124(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, which mandates the transfer of dividends unclaimed for seven years to the IEPF.
Key Dates and Actions Required
The notice concerns dividends that remained unclaimed as of September 30, 2025. According to the announcement, any interim dividend paid in February 2019 where the seven-year period will conclude on March 6, 2026. To prevent the transfer of both dividends and shares, shareholders must submit their claims by February 6, 2026.
How to Claim Your Dividends
Shareholders are requested to lodge their claims before the deadline with GCPL’s Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA), M/s. MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Claims can be submitted in writing, including updated Know Your Customer (KYC) documents as detailed in the original announcement.
Important Points for Shareholders
After February 6, 2026, GCPL will proceed with transferring equity shares to the IEPF. Once transferred, claims for the shares and dividends must be directed to the IEPF Authority. Shareholders should ensure their KYC details are current to facilitate smooth processing of dividend payments.
Source: BSE
