Datamatics Global Services opens special window for share demat
Datamatics Global Services Limited has opened a special window until February 04, 2027, for the transfer and dematerialization of physical shares purchased before April 01, 2019. The initiative follows a SEBI circular dated January 30, 2026. Eligible investors must submit original share certificates and transfer deeds. Shares transferred during this period will be subject to a one-year lock-in.

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Datamatics Global Services Limited has announced a special window for the transfer and dematerialization of physical shares, scheduled to remain open until February 04, 2027. This initiative is in accordance with SEBI Circular No. HO/38/31/11/2025-MIRSD-POD/37/30/02/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The special window provides an opportunity for shareholders to convert their physical share certificates into electronic form, specifically for those who purchased shares prior to April 01, 2019, and had not lodged them for transfer or had them rejected due to deficiencies.
The advertisement regarding this special window was published in the Financial Express (English) and Mumbai Lakshadweep (Marathi) on May 27, 2026. The company has submitted the newspaper clippings to the stock exchanges, BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, for their records. Divya Kumat, President, Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary, confirmed the submission of these clippings.
Eligibility and Conditions
The facility is available to investors who purchased physical shares before April 01, 2019, and either did not lodge them for transfer or had their requests rejected or returned. Requests must be accompanied by original share certificates along with transfer deeds and other supporting documents. The eligibility matrix provided by the company clarifies that investors must possess the original security certificate to be eligible for this window.
During this window, shares transferred will be credited only in demat form and shall be under lock-in for a period of 1 year from the date of registration of transfer. Such shares cannot be transferred or market-pledged during the said lock-in period. Cases involving disputes between transferor and transferee or shares transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) will not be considered under this window.
Key Dates for Shareholders
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SEBI Circular Date | January 30, 2026 |
| Special Window Opens | January 30, 2027 |
| Special Window Closes | February 04, 2027 |
| Advertisement Publication | May 27, 2026 |
Shareholders wishing to avail this facility may contact the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent, Datamatics Business Services Limited, at their office in Andheri (East), Mumbai. The company's registered office is located at Knowledge Centre, Plot No. 58, Street No. 17, MIDC, Andheri (E), Mumbai.
Historical Stock Returns for Datamatics Global Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.15% | 0.0% | +6.03% | -8.86% | +26.57% | +400.46% |
What impact will the one-year lock-in period have on the trading volume and liquidity of Datamatics Global Services shares once the dematerialization process is completed?
How might the conversion of these legacy physical shares affect the company's free float and shareholder structure by the end of the special window?
Will other companies in the sector announce similar special windows following this SEBI circular, potentially setting a precedent for handling physical share dematerialization?


































