GHCL Limited has issued a formal reminder to shareholders whose dividends have remained unclaimed for seven consecutive years. The notice, dated February 12, 2026, urges shareholders to claim their outstanding dividends by May 30, 2026. Dividends for the Financial Year 2018-2019 are specifically due for transfer to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) shortly thereafter, emphasizing the urgency for prompt action.
Corporate Announcement Regarding Unclaimed Dividends
GHCL Limited has made a formal disclosure regarding the process of transferring unclaimed dividends to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). This action is being taken pursuant to regulatory requirements concerning dividends that remain unpaid for a period of seven consecutive years from the date they were first transferred to the Unpaid Dividend Account.
Key Dates and Action Required
The company has confirmed that a reminder letter was dispatched to all eligible shareholders on February 11, 2026. Shareholders who have not yet claimed their dividends are strongly advised to act immediately.
The critical deadline for claiming the unpaid dividend for the Financial Year 2018-2019 is May 30, 2026. Failure to claim the dividend amount by this date will result in the transfer of those specific unpaid funds to the IEPF Authority, after which the recovery process will follow prescribed MCA guidelines.
Claim Procedures
Shareholders are requested to take one of the following actions promptly:
- If the original dividend warrant is available, forward it for revalidation or replacement.
- If the warrant is lost or misplaced, submit an application requesting the claim, duly signed by the shareholder(s).
Updating Electronic Payment Details
GHCL also strongly requests all shareholders to update their Bank Account details for future electronic credit of dividends.
- For shares held in physical form, this update requires sending a signed request letter containing the Bank Account details (including MICR code) along with a copy of a cancelled cheque.
- Shareholders holding shares in Demat form should register updated bank details directly with their respective Depository Participant.
Acknowledgement and Reference
A copy of this crucial notice, along with the reminder letter sent to shareholders, is accessible on the official websites of the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, as well as on the GHCL Company website for public dissemination.
Source: BSE
