Vedanta Limited announced that equity shares for which dividends remain unclaimed for seven consecutive years will be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), as per regulatory requirements. A notice dated January 01, 2026, has been dispatched to concerned shareholders. The company requests shareholders to claim their dividends before March 15, 2026, to avoid the transfer.
IEPF Transfer Notice
Vedanta Limited is initiating the transfer of equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) as mandated by the Companies Act and IEPF Authority Rules. This action affects shareholders whose dividend amounts have remained unclaimed for seven consecutive years.
Key Dates and Actions for Shareholders
A notice dated January 01, 2026, has been sent to the relevant shareholders. To prevent the transfer of shares to the IEPF, shareholders must claim their unpaid dividends by March 15, 2026. If dividends remain unclaimed, the shares will be transferred to the IEPF as per the prescribed procedure.
Required Documentation
Shareholders holding shares in physical form are required to submit a request letter, filled Form ISR-1, ISR-2 & SH-13, an undertaking, self-attested copies of PAN card and address proof, and a cancelled cheque leaf. Shareholders holding shares in Demat form are required to submit a request letter, an undertaking and an updated Client Master List.
Claiming Shares Post-Transfer
After the transfer to IEPF, shareholders can claim their shares and dividends from the IEPF Authority by submitting an online application in Form IEPF-5 and complying with the procedures available on the IEPF Authority website.
Source: BSE
