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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


All about Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Form 1 to 6

March 11, 2024 11793 Views 1 comment Print

Learn all about IEPF forms for managing unclaimed dividends, deposits, and more. Understand filing procedures, deadlines, and processing types.

Overview of Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)

December 18, 2023 4029 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the world of the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). Explore its features, administration, amounts credited, and the impactful utilization of funds. Stay informed on investor protection and financial awareness.

IEPF Compliance Guide: Forms, Rules and Timeframes for Companies

November 17, 2023 6204 Views 0 comment Print

IEPF checklist, including forms like IEPF-1 to IEPF-4, rules, and timeframes for filing. Stay compliant with the Investor Education and Protection Fund regulations.

Unlocking Unclaimed Investor Funds: SEBI’s New IPEF Regulations 2023

October 27, 2023 2223 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI’s latest IPEF Regulations empower investors to claim unclaimed funds from listed entities, REITs, and InvITs. Explore the key amendments and their impact.

SEBI (Investor Protection & Education Fund) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023

October 20, 2023 1221 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed about the latest SEBI notification on Investor Protection and Education Fund regulations. Learn about key amendments and their implications.

Important Notice: Share and Dividend Transfers to IEPF – Custodian’s Directive

September 25, 2023 1452 Views 0 comment Print

Read an essential notice about refraining from transferring shares and dividends to IEPF for notified parties, as directed by Custodian. Understand legal implications.

Recovery of shares from IEPF no longer a challenge

June 6, 2023 5526 Views 1 comment Print

Recover your forgotten wealth! Explore the streamlined process of claiming unclaimed shares from the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). Learn the steps, gather required documents, and initiate your claim effortlessly.

SEBI Issues Comprehensive Guidelines for Investor Protection Fund and Investor Services Fund

May 30, 2023 4170 Views 0 comment Print

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 […]

A Step-by-Step Guide to the IEPF Refund Process

April 24, 2023 4104 Views 0 comment Print

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.

How to Claim Shares from IEPF (Investor Education and Protection Fund)

April 4, 2023 5376 Views 1 comment Print

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.

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