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Transfer of Shares to IEPF: Procedure under Companies Act & IEPF Rules

Company Law : Procedure under the Companies Act, 2013 and IEPF Rules, 2016 Introduction Equity shares for which dividends have remained unpaid o...

April 14, 2026 774 Views 0 comment Print

IEPF Share Recovery: Common Issues Faced by Shareholders

Company Law : This explains why genuine shareholders face rejection in IEPF claims due to procedural lapses. The key takeaway is that compliance...

January 21, 2026 1308 Views 0 comment Print

Missing out unclaimed dividends, How to claim them?

Corporate Law : Learn the legal process to recover dividends held by companies or transferred to IEPF. Takeaway: Timely action ensures shareholder...

December 31, 2025 996 Views 0 comment Print

Form IEPF-5 Changes And Updates Effective October 2025

Company Law : Form IEPF-5 updated from 6 Oct 2025. New provisions include entitlement and authority letters, share-only claims, and validation o...

October 27, 2025 6285 Views 7 comments Print

MCA Amends IEPF Refund Rules for Unclaimed Securities

Company Law : Effective October 6, 2025, the MCA introduced the Investor Education and Protection Fund Amendment Rules, 2025, modernizing the re...

October 11, 2025 1410 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Requests CS Feedback on Practical Issues in IEPF Claims

Company Law : The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has invited feedba...

March 11, 2026 681 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA Proposes Faster Refunds to Simplify Low-Value Investor Claims

Company Law : Proposed amendments aim to reduce timelines and simplify procedures for refunds of unclaimed shares and dividends. The changes foc...

January 30, 2026 756 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI gives Investors Longer Window Before Unclaimed Debt Moves to IEPF

SEBI : The review clarifies that unclaimed interest and redemption amounts for listed debt securities must be transferred to IEPF only af...

January 8, 2026 696 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA Launches Integrated Portal for Claims

Company Law : IEPFA is launching a new portal to streamline investor claims. It will simplify low value claims integrate a call center  and imp...

August 5, 2025 879 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Removes FIR Requirement for claims of share valued up to ₹5 lakh

Corporate Law : Clarification on share certificate claims under Rs. 5 lakh, legal heir acceptance, and applicant authenticity measures by the Inve...

March 16, 2025 1242 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IEPF Authority Reconstituted by RBI Ex-Officio Appointment

Company Law : The notification updates the IEPF Authority’s composition by appointing an RBI Executive Director as an ex-officio member. The k...

January 8, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2025

Corporate Law : MCA notifies amendment to IEPF Rules, 2016, substituting Form IEPF-5 with effect from 6 October 2025 under the Companies Act, 2013...

October 1, 2025 1755 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI (Investor Protection and Education Fund) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025

SEBI : SEBI has updated the Investor Protection and Education Fund Regulations, 2009, to include funds from certain delisting processes a...

September 1, 2025 1113 Views 0 comment Print

IEPF Authority Mandates Final Filing for Unclaimed Funds Data by Aug 30, 2025

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...

July 31, 2025 1584 Views 0 comment Print

Deepti Gaur Mukerjee Appointed IEPF Authority Chairperson

Company Law : Smt. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee appointed as chairperson of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority by the Ministry of Corp...

October 3, 2024 1707 Views 0 comment Print


IEPFA (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2025

October 1, 2025 1755 Views 0 comment Print

MCA notifies amendment to IEPF Rules, 2016, substituting Form IEPF-5 with effect from 6 October 2025 under the Companies Act, 2013.

SEBI (Investor Protection and Education Fund) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025

September 1, 2025 1113 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI has updated the Investor Protection and Education Fund Regulations, 2009, to include funds from certain delisting processes as a new source for the fund.

IEPFA Launches Integrated Portal for Claims

August 5, 2025 879 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA is launching a new portal to streamline investor claims. It will simplify low value claims integrate a call center  and improve grievance redressal.

IEPF Authority Mandates Final Filing for Unclaimed Funds Data by Aug 30, 2025

July 31, 2025 1584 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA issues final notice for companies to file Form IEPF-1A with Excel template by Aug 30, 2025, to ensure investor claims are processed correctly.

Govt Removes FIR Requirement for claims of share valued up to ₹5 lakh

March 16, 2025 1242 Views 1 comment Print

Clarification on share certificate claims under Rs. 5 lakh, legal heir acceptance, and applicant authenticity measures by the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority.

Authenticity of An Applicant Claiming Share/Security Certificates as Legal Heirs

February 12, 2025 774 Views 0 comment Print

Government updates on share certificate claims: FIR condition removed for values up to Rs. 5 lakh. Companies must ensure authenticity and recognize legal heir certificates.

Government Simplifies Unclaimed Dividend Reporting Process

February 6, 2025 867 Views 0 comment Print

The Indian government has reduced reporting forms for companies on unclaimed dividends and integrated fund transfers with Bharatkosh for a smoother investor claim process.

Guide to Dividend Management & Claiming Shares from IEPF

December 20, 2024 2025 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the process of dividend management and how to claim shares from IEPF with steps for verification and refund under the Companies Act, 2013.

Status of Unclaimed Funds in IEPF for CSR Activities

December 17, 2024 1047 Views 0 comment Print

The unclaimed funds in the IEPF have grown to ₹8,237.20 crores by FY 2023-24. The Government has no plans to use it for CSR activities.

IEPFA (Form of Annual statements of Accounts) Amendment Rule 2024

October 11, 2024 2019 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to IEPFA Rules: CEO now required to sign annual statements alongside the Chairperson. Know the changes in IEPFA (Form of Annual Statements) Rules 2024.

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