Alembic Pharmaceuticals Notifies Shareholders of Pending IEPF Share Transfer for Unclaimed Dividends
Alembic Pharmaceuticals has notified shareholders under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, of an upcoming transfer of shares with unclaimed dividends from FY2018-19 onwards to the IEPF. The notice was published in Indian Express and Financial Express on 5th May 2026, with a claim deadline of 10th August, 2026. Shareholders can reclaim transferred shares and dividends by filing web form IEPF-5 with the IEPF Authority.

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Alembic Pharmaceuticals has filed an intimation with stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, notifying shareholders of an upcoming transfer of shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). A copy of the notice was published in the Indian Express (English edition) and Financial Express (Gujarati edition) on 5th May, 2026, and was enclosed with the exchange communication signed by Company Secretary Manisha Saraf.
Background and Regulatory Basis
Pursuant to Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Auditing, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, shares on which dividends have not been encashed or claimed for seven consecutive years or more are liable to be transferred to the IEPF — a fund constituted by the Government of India under Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013. The shareholder notice was dated 2nd May, 2026, and dispatched by speed post. The company has individually communicated with all concerned shareholders at their registered addresses, and has uploaded details including names and Folio Number / DP ID Client ID on its website at https://alembicpharmaceuticals.com/iepf .
Dividends Covered Under the Notice
The company has identified shareholders who have not encashed dividend warrants for seven or more consecutive years, commencing from the unpaid dividend for the financial year 2018-2019. The following financial years are covered under this notice:
| Dividend Period: | Status |
|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | Unclaimed |
| Interim 2019-2020 | Unclaimed |
| 2020-2021 | Unclaimed |
| Interim 2021-2022 | Unclaimed |
| 2022-2023 | Unclaimed |
| 2023-2024 | Unclaimed |
| 2024-2025 | Unclaimed |
The company has noted that unclaimed dividends for periods prior to those listed above have already been transferred to the IEPF, as required under Section 124(5) of the Companies Act, 2013. Details of unclaimed dividends are available at https://alembicpharmaceuticals.com/unpaid-unclaimed-dividend .
Deadline and Reclaim Process
Shareholders have been requested to claim their unpaid dividends on or before 10th August, 2026, failing which the shares referenced in the notice will be transferred to the IEPF. Shareholders holding shares in physical form should note that upon transfer, original share certificates will stand automatically cancelled and deemed non-negotiable. For shareholders holding shares in demat form, the company will inform the concerned depository via corporate action for the transfer. Shareholders whose shares and corresponding dividends have been or will be transferred to the IEPF Authority's account may reclaim them by filing web form No. IEPF-5 with the IEPF Authority.
For claims or further information, shareholders may contact the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent:
| Contact Detail: | Information |
|---|---|
| RTA: | M/s. MUFG Intime India Private Limited (Formerly known as Link Intime India Private Limited) |
| Address: | "Geetakunj", 1 Bhakti Nagar Society, Behind ABS Tower, Old Padra Road, Vadodara – 390015 |
| Tel: | +91 265 3566768 |
| Email: | investor.helpdesk@in.mpms.mufg.com |
KYC Compliance for Physical Shareholders
Shareholders holding shares in physical form who have not yet registered their KYC details — including PAN, address with PIN code, email ID, mobile number, bank account details, specimen signature, and nomination — are advised to submit the relevant forms. The applicable forms include ISR-1, ISR-2, ISR-3, SH-13, and SH-14, available on the company's website at https://alembicpharmaceuticals.com/investor-related-forms/ and on the RTA's website at https://in.mpms.mufg.com/ . The intimation was signed by Manisha Saraf, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on behalf of Alembic Pharmaceuticals, with the registered office located at Alembic Road, Vadodara – 390 003, Gujarat.
Historical Stock Returns for Alembic Pharmaceuticals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.11% | +3.44% | +19.70% | -18.24% | -13.25% | -17.82% |
How might the volume of unclaimed shares transferred to IEPF impact Alembic Pharmaceuticals' shareholder base and stock liquidity post the August 2026 deadline?
Could the increasing trend of IEPF transfers across Indian pharma companies signal broader issues with investor engagement and dividend communication strategies in the sector?
What systemic changes might SEBI or the Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduce to reduce unclaimed dividend accumulation and prevent large-scale IEPF transfers in the future?


































