Emami Paper Notifies IEPF Share Transfer by September 10
Emami Paper Mills Limited issued a notice regarding the transfer of unclaimed dividends and equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) under Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. Shareholders must claim their dues by September 10, 2026, to avoid transfer. The company also announced the 'Saksham Niveshak' campaign from April 01, 2026, to July 09, 2026, and a special window for dematerialisation of physical securities until February 04, 2027.

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Emami Paper Mills Limited has issued a public notice to its equity shareholders regarding the transfer of unclaimed dividends and corresponding equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, with newspaper clippings published in Business Standard and Aajkaal on May 15, 2026.
IEPF Transfer Details
Under Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, the company is required to transfer equity shares in respect of which dividends have remained unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven consecutive years or more to the demat account of the IEPF. Individual communications were dispatched to all concerned shareholders at their latest available addresses on May 13, 2026. The company has uploaded the names of affected shareholders, along with their folio numbers or DP ID–Client ID, on its website.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Provision | Section 124(6), Companies Act, 2013 |
| Transfer Destination | IEPF Demat Account |
| Eligibility Criterion | Dividend unpaid/unclaimed for 7 or more consecutive years |
| Individual Communication Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Claim Deadline | Thursday, September 10, 2026 |
Process for Shareholders
The notice outlines distinct procedures depending on how shares are held. For physical form shareholders, new share certificate(s) will be issued and transferred in favour of IEPF upon completion of necessary formalities, rendering original certificates cancelled and non-negotiable. For electronic (demat) form shareholders, the company will inform the depository through a Corporate Action for the transfer of shares. Shareholders are advised that all future benefits and dividends arising on such transferred shares will be credited to IEPF. No claim shall lie against the company once the shares and dividends have been transferred.
Saksham Niveshak Campaign
In compliance with the communication issued by the IEPF Authority, Emami Paper Mills has launched the second 100 Days Campaign, "Saksham Niveshak", running from April 01, 2026 to July 09, 2026. This campaign provides shareholders an opportunity to claim unpaid or unclaimed dividends before the related shares and dividends are transferred to IEPF. Shareholders are encouraged to update their KYC details, contact information, bank account details, nomination preferences, and specimen signatures during this period.
| Campaign Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | Saksham Niveshak (Second Edition) |
| Campaign Period | April 01, 2026 to July 09, 2026 |
| Duration | 100 Days |
Special Window for Dematerialisation
Pursuant to SEBI Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-PODI/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026, a Special Window for the transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities has been opened for a period of one year, from February 05, 2026 to February 04, 2027. This window is available for securities that were sold or purchased prior to April 01, 2019, as well as for transfer requests submitted earlier that were rejected or returned due to deficiencies.
| Special Window Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| SEBI Circular Reference | HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-PODI/3750/2026 |
| Window Open Date | February 05, 2026 |
| Window Close Date | February 04, 2027 |
| Eligible Securities | Physical securities sold/purchased prior to April 01, 2019 |
Shareholders with queries are advised to write to the company at investor.relations@emamipaper.com or contact its Registrar & Transfer Agent.
Historical Stock Returns for Emami Paper Mills
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.86% | +1.57% | +7.15% | -1.62% | -9.39% | -44.31% |
How might the volume of unclaimed shares transferred to IEPF by Emami Paper Mills impact the company's shareholder base and future dividend distribution dynamics?
Could the Saksham Niveshak campaign's success in recovering unclaimed dividends influence IEPF Authority to extend or expand similar initiatives across other listed companies?
What long-term implications could the one-year Special Window for physical securities dematerialisation have on reducing the backlog of unresolved transfer requests in India's capital markets?

































