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Investor Education & Protection Fund

IEPF - Protecting
Shareholder Interests

Information about unclaimed dividends, matured deposits, and shares transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

7 Years

Unclaimed Dividend Period

24/7

Online Claim Facility

100%

Recoverable Amount

What Gets Transferred to IEPF?

Various types of unclaimed amounts are transferred to IEPF after specified periods

Unclaimed Dividends

Dividends that remain unpaid or unclaimed for seven consecutive years from the date of declaration.

Transfer after 7 years

Matured Deposits

Application money received for allotment of securities and due for refund, remaining unpaid for seven years.

Transfer after 7 years

Matured Debentures

Interest accrued on deposits, debentures and bonds remaining unpaid for seven consecutive years.

Transfer after 7 years

Application Money

Application money pending allotment and due for refund, remaining unpaid or unclaimed for seven years.

Transfer after 7 years

Sale Proceeds

Sale proceeds of fractional shares arising from corporate actions, remaining unclaimed for seven years.

Transfer after 7 years

Underlying Shares

Shares on which dividend has not been claimed for seven consecutive years, transferred to IEPF Account.

Transfer after 7 years

How to Claim from IEPF

Simple steps to reclaim your unclaimed amounts or shares

Step 1: Verify Your Details

Search the IEPF website database using your name, folio number, or PAN to check if your unclaimed amount is listed.

Step 2: File Online Claim

Register on the IEPF portal and file Form IEPF-5 (for claiming amount) or Form IEPF-5 (for claiming shares) with required documents.

Step 3: Submit to Company

Submit the signed and verified claim form along with indemnity bond and other documents to the concerned company.

Step 4: Company Verification

The company verifies your documents and recommends your claim to the IEPF Authority for approval.

Step 5: Receive Refund

Upon approval by IEPF Authority, the refund amount will be credited to your bank account or shares to your demat account.

Required Documents for IEPF Claim

Mandatory Documents

  • Form IEPF-5 (duly filled and signed)
  • Indemnity Bond (on stamp paper)
  • PAN Card Copy
  • Aadhaar Card Copy
  • Cancelled Cheque or Bank Statement
  • Original Share Certificate (for shares claim)

Important Notes

All documents should be self-attested by the claimant

For claiming shares, demat account details are mandatory

Nomination or legal heir documents may be required in some cases

Process typically takes 90-120 days for completion

Need Help with IEPF Claims?

Our investor relations team is available to assist you with the IEPF claim process and documentation