Bengal & Assam Company Limited Launches Second 'Saksham Niveshak' Campaign to Drive KYC Updates and Prevent IEPF Dividend Transfer
Bengal & Assam Company Limited has launched the second edition of its 'Saksham Niveshak' 100 Days Campaign, running from 1st April 2026 to 9th July 2026, to facilitate shareholder KYC updates and prevent unclaimed dividend transfers to IEPF. The campaign was published in Financial Express (all editions) and Aaj-kaal (Kolkata) on 12th May 2026. Shareholders in physical mode are urged to dematerialise their shares and update KYC with RTA M/s. Alankit Assignments Limited, while demat holders are advised to contact their Depository Participants. The intimation was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

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Bengal & Assam Company Limited has launched its second 100 Days Campaign — "Saksham Niveshak" — aimed at encouraging shareholders to complete their KYC formalities, update email addresses, and claim unpaid or unclaimed dividends. The initiative is designed to prevent the transfer of such unclaimed dividends to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). The company communicated this development to BSE Limited on 12th May 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Campaign Overview
The Saksham Niveshak campaign is the second edition of this shareholder engagement initiative. The key details of the campaign are outlined below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name: | Saksham Niveshak (Second 100 Days Campaign) |
| Campaign Start Date: | 1st April 2026 |
| Campaign End Date: | 9th July 2026 |
| Publication Date: | 12th May 2026 |
| Publications: | Financial Express (all Editions) — English; Aaj-kaal (Kolkata) — Bengali |
| Regulatory Compliance: | Regulation 30, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 |
Action Required by Shareholders
The company has outlined specific steps for shareholders depending on how they hold their shares:
- Physical Shareholders: Shareholders who have not claimed their dividends or updated their KYC and email addresses are requested to write to the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) — M/s. Alankit Assignments Limited, Alankit House, 4E/2, Jhandewalan Extension, New Delhi - 110055 — and complete the procedure as advised by the RTA.
- Demat Shareholders: Shareholders holding shares in demat form are requested to approach their respective Depository Participants to update their KYC requirements.
- Dematerialisation Request: Shareholders holding shares in physical mode are specifically requested to dematerialise their shares and complete their KYC or update their email addresses with the RTA.
RTA Contact Details
Shareholders may reach the RTA through the following channels:
| Contact Mode: | Details |
|---|---|
| Address: | Alankit House, 4E/2, Jhandewalan Extension, New Delhi - 110055 |
| Telephone: | 011-42541955 |
| Mobile: | 8929955318 |
| Email: | ramap@alankit.com |
Company Details
Bengal & Assam Company Limited is registered under Corporate Identity Number L67120WB1947PLC221402, with its registered office at 7, Council House Street, Kolkata - 700001, West Bengal. The secretarial communication was signed by Dillip Kumar Swain, Company Secretary, on 12th May 2026. Shareholders may also visit the company's website at www.bengalassam.com or reach out via email at dswain@jkmail.com for further information related to the campaign.
Historical Stock Returns for Bengal & Assam
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.22% | -3.04% | +8.10% | +8.10% | +8.10% | +8.10% |
What is the total value of unclaimed dividends at risk of being transferred to the IEPF if shareholders fail to respond before the July 9, 2026 deadline?
How did the first edition of the Saksham Niveshak campaign perform in terms of shareholder participation and dividend recovery rates?
What percentage of Bengal & Assam's shareholders still hold shares in physical form, and how does this compare to industry averages for companies of similar vintage?


































