Company Law : The framework under the Companies Act, 2013 requires companies to transfer unclaimed dividends after seven years to IEPF along wit...
Company Law : Procedure under the Companies Act, 2013 and IEPF Rules, 2016 Introduction Equity shares for which dividends have remained unpaid o...
Company Law : This explains why genuine shareholders face rejection in IEPF claims due to procedural lapses. The key takeaway is that compliance...
Company Law : Form IEPF-5 updated from 6 Oct 2025. New provisions include entitlement and authority letters, share-only claims, and validation o...
Company Law : Learn the process of dividend management and how to claim shares from IEPF with steps for verification and refund under the Compan...
Company Law : The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has invited feedba...
Company Law : Proposed amendments aim to reduce timelines and simplify procedures for refunds of unclaimed shares and dividends. The changes foc...
Corporate Law : Clarification on share certificate claims under Rs. 5 lakh, legal heir acceptance, and applicant authenticity measures by the Inve...
Company Law : Government updates on share certificate claims: FIR condition removed for values up to Rs. 5 lakh. Companies must ensure authentic...
Company Law : The Indian government has reduced reporting forms for companies on unclaimed dividends and integrated fund transfers with Bharatko...
Company Law : ROC Gwalior imposed penalty under Section 124(7) after finding non-compliance with IEPF-2 filing requirements under Section 125(2)...
Corporate Law : IEPFA issues final notice for companies to file Form IEPF-1A with Excel template by Aug 30, 2025, to ensure investor claims are pr...
Company Law : Smt. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee appointed as chairperson of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority by the Ministry of Corp...
Company Law : MCA amends Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority rules, replacing "one member" with "chief executive officer" for annua...
Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has updated the IEPF rules to simplify the process for investors to claim lost or unclaimed secu...
SEBI has issued comprehensive guidelines for the Investor Protection Fund (IPF) and Investor Services Fund (ISF) at Stock Exchanges and Depositories. The guidelines aim to enhance investor protection and improve the functioning of IPF and ISF. The guidelines cover various aspects such as the constitution and management of IPF, contribution to IPF by stock exchanges […]
Explore challenges faced by investors in claiming IEPF refunds. Lack of awareness, complex procedures, and coordination issues persist. Learn how to overcome these challenges for a smooth refund process.
Navigate the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) refund process seamlessly with our step-by-step guide. Reclaim unclaimed dividends and deposits effortlessly. Learn the importance of timely claims and understand the simple IEPF claim process.
Learn the step-by-step process of claiming shares from the IEPF (Investor Education and Protection Fund) under the Companies Act, 2013. Understand the forms, documentation, verification, and timelines involved to ensure a successful claim.
Learn how to reclaim unclaimed Reliance Industries shares from the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority. Follow the steps and protect your investments.
This article explains the process of Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government to promote investor awareness and protect their interests. Learn all about IEPF-5 and how to claim refund of unpaid dividend or matured deposits via section 125(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Chapter IV of the Delisting Regulations, which states that shares transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund’s account shall be excluded while calculating 90% of shares tendered by public shareholders for successful completion of delisting offer.
Learn the process of transferring shares to IEPF (Investor Education and Protection Fund) as mandated by the Companies Act, 2013. Discover the steps companies take and understand how to claim back these shares, ensuring compliance with the regulations.
IEPFA invites comments on consultation Paper on refund process at IEPFA to simplify & expedite process of claim refund filed under Companies Act 2013
The securities were distributed in the form of paper certificates prior to the emergence of the dematerialized mode of trading. Since these security certificates are in physical form, there is a high likelihood that they will be ripped, misplaced, and lost.
