ABM International opens special window for physical share transfers
ABM International Limited has opened a special window from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027, for the re-lodgement of transfer requests for physical shares bought before April 1, 2019. The facility, compliant with a SEBI circular, allows for the dematerialization of previously rejected requests. Transferred shares will be credited in demat mode and locked in for one year from the registration date.

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ABM International Limited has opened a special window for shareholders to re-lodge transfer requests for physical shares, providing an opportunity to regularize holdings purchased before April 1, 2019. This facility, available from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027, allows for the transfer and dematerialization of securities that were previously rejected, returned, or not attended to due to documentation deficiencies. The initiative is pursuant to a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) circular dated January 30, 2026.
The special window excludes securities that have already been transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). Eligible shareholders must submit their requests either directly to the company or to its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Beetal Financial and Computer Services Private Limited. The company has specified that all securities re-lodged during this period will be mandatorily credited to the transferee only in demat mode.
Lock-in Conditions
Shares transferred under this special window will be subject to a lock-in period of one year from the date of registration of transfer. During this lock-in period, the securities cannot be transferred, lien-marked, or pledged. Investors and transferees are required to fulfill the conditions specified in the SEBI circular to successfully lodge their requests.
Submission Details
Shareholders can submit their transfer requests to the company's registered office or to the designated Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. The contact details for the RTA are provided to facilitate the submission process for eligible shareholders holding physical shares.
Historical Stock Returns for ABM International
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.54% | -0.15% | -13.11% | -3.92% | -41.90% | -66.38% |
How will the mandatory one-year lock-in period impact the liquidity and trading volume of ABM International Limited shares post-demat?
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