UltraTech Cement has issued a formal notification to shareholders regarding the potential transfer of unpaid or unclaimed dividends and associated equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). Shareholders who have not claimed dividends for seven consecutive years starting from the financial year 2018-19 must take action before August 24, 2026, to prevent their shares and dividends from being transferred to the authorities.
Action Required for Shareholders
UltraTech Cement is reaching out to shareholders whose dividends have remained unclaimed for seven consecutive years. In compliance with statutory requirements, the company is preparing to transfer these unclaimed funds, along with the corresponding equity shares, to the IEPF. This process applies to dividend records spanning the financial years 2018-19 through 2024-25.
How to Claim Your Dividends
To avoid the transfer of your shares and funds, you must submit a claim to the company or its Registrar and Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies Limited, by July 15, 2026. Required documentation for this process includes:
- A copy of a cancelled cheque for your bank account.
- Duly filled ISR-1, ISR-2, ISR-3, or SH13 forms.
- A self-attested copy of your PAN card.
- A bank passbook statement (if the cancelled cheque does not bear your name).
Post-Transfer Procedures
If the deadline of August 24, 2026, passes without a claim, the equity shares and associated dividends will be moved to the IEPF. Shareholders can still recover their assets after this date by filing an online application via Form IEPF-5 on the official government website. The company also encourages shareholders to participate in the “Saksham Niveshak” initiative by ensuring their KYC details are current to facilitate smooth dividend processing.
Source: BSE
