Greaves Cotton opens special window for re-lodgement of physical shares
Greaves Cotton Limited has opened a special window until 4 February 2027 for re-lodging physical share transfer requests originally submitted before April 2019. Eligible shares will be dematerialized and subject to a one-year lock-in, excluding disputed or IEPF-transferred securities.

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Greaves Cotton Limited has announced the opening of a special window for the re-lodgement of physical share transfer requests, effective from 5 February 2026 to 4 February 2027. This move is pursuant to a SEBI circular (HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/II/3750/2026) dated 30 January 2026, aimed at assisting investors whose transfer requests were originally submitted before 1 April 2019 but were returned due to documentation deficiencies.
The special window allows transferees to re-lodge requests provided they submit all prescribed documents. Shares processed during this period will be issued exclusively in dematerialized (demat) form via the transfer-cum-demat route. Additionally, these shares will be subject to a lock-in period of one year, during which they cannot be transferred, lien-marked, or pledged.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicability of the window depends on the execution date of the transfer deed and the availability of the original security certificate. The following table outlines the eligibility scenarios:
| Execution Date of Transfer Deed | Lodged for transfer before 1 April 2019? | Original Security Certificate available? | Eligible to lodge in current window? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before 1 April 2019 | No (fresh lodgment) | Yes | Yes |
| Before 1 April 2019 | Yes (rejected/returned earlier) | Yes | Yes |
| Before 1 April 2019 | Yes | No | No |
| Before 1 April 2019 | No | No | No |
Exclusions
The company clarified that certain cases will not be considered under this window. These include disputes between the transferor and transferee, and securities that have already been transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
Contact Information
Shareholders seeking further information or clarification can contact the company or its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA), KFIN Technologies Limited, at the provided addresses. The advertisement copies and relevant details are also available on the company's website under the Investors - Corporate Announcement section.
Historical Stock Returns for Greaves Cotton
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.56% | +1.22% | +11.23% | -6.61% | -7.26% | +44.50% |
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