Hatsun Agro to transfer unclaimed shares to IEPF by August 24
Hatsun Agro Product Limited is set to transfer unclaimed dividends and equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) if not claimed by August 24, 2026. The company has issued a notice detailing the procedure for the transfer of shares held in both physical and demat forms that have had unclaimed dividends for seven consecutive years. Furthermore, a special window is open until February 4, 2027, for the dematerialisation of physical securities purchased before April 1, 2019.

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Hatsun Agro Product Limited has informed the stock exchanges regarding the transfer of unclaimed dividends and equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). In compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company has published advertisements in the Financial Express and Makkal Kural to notify shareholders about this regulatory requirement.
Transfer of Unclaimed Dividends and Shares
The company stated that shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more are liable to be transferred to the DEMAT Account of the IEPF Authority. Hatsun Agro will send individual notices to concerned shareholders at their latest available addresses. The full details of such shareholders and shares due for transfer have been uploaded on the company's website at www.hap.in .
Shareholders holding shares in physical form should note that the company will issue duplicate share certificates for the purpose of transfer to the IEPF. Consequently, the original share certificates registered in their names will stand automatically cancelled and deemed non-negotiable. The details uploaded on the website shall be deemed adequate notice regarding the issue of duplicate certificates.
Shareholder Action Required
If the company does not receive any communication from the concerned shareholders by August 24, 2026, it will proceed to transfer the shares and unclaimed dividend to the IEPF Authority as per the stipulated procedures. Shareholders may note that both the unclaimed dividend and the shares transferred to the IEPF, including all accruing benefits, can be claimed back from the Authority by following the prescribed procedure.
Special Window for Dematerialisation
Pursuant to a SEBI circular dated January 30, 2026, the company has informed shareholders about a special window for the transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities. This facility is available for one year, from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027. It applies to physical securities that were sold or purchased prior to April 1, 2019, including fresh lodgements and requests that were previously rejected or returned due to deficiencies.
Shares lodged for transfer during this window will be processed only in demat mode and will be subject to a lock-in period of one year from the date of registration of transfer. Shareholders can avail of this opportunity by submitting the requisite documents to the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited.
| Contact Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Agent Name | Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited |
| Address | No.30, Ramana Residency, 4th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 003 |
| Phone | (080) 2346 0815 to 818 |
| Fax | (080) 2346 0819 |
| gopi@integratedindia.in |
Historical Stock Returns for Hatsun Agro Product
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.34% | +0.27% | -6.76% | -12.07% | +3.30% | +9.32% |
How might the volume of unclaimed shares transferred to IEPF impact Hatsun Agro's shareholder base composition and future voting dynamics?
What percentage of Hatsun Agro's total outstanding shares are at risk of being transferred to IEPF, and how could this affect retail investor sentiment?
Could the one-year lock-in period for shares processed under the special dematerialisation window deter shareholders from utilizing the facility, potentially increasing IEPF transfers?


































