HeidelbergCement India Opens Special Window for Physical Share Transfers
HeidelbergCement India Limited has issued a regulatory notice about a special window for re-lodgement of physical share transfer requests, valid from February 5, 2026 to February 4, 2027. The SEBI-mandated facility covers securities sold or purchased prior to April 1, 2019, with mandatory dematerialisation and one-year lock-in restrictions.

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HeidelbergCement India Limited has issued a regulatory notice announcing a special window for re-lodgement of transfer requests for physical shares. The company filed this disclosure with stock exchanges on April 28, 2026, under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Special Transfer Window Details
SEBI has opened a special window through Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/1/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026, allowing transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities for one year from February 5, 2026 to February 4, 2027. This facility covers securities that were sold or purchased prior to April 1, 2019.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Window Period: | February 5, 2026 to February 4, 2027 |
| SEBI Circular: | HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/1/3750/2026 |
| Eligible Securities: | Sold/purchased before April 1, 2019 |
| Transfer Mode: | Mandatory dematerialisation only |
| Lock-in Period: | One year from transfer registration |
Transfer Process and Conditions
The special window includes transfer requests that were previously submitted but rejected, returned, or not attended due to document deficiencies or process issues. All securities transferred under this window will be mandatorily credited to the transferee only in demat mode and will remain under lock-in for one year from the date of registration of transfer.
During the lock-in period, such securities cannot be transferred, lien marked, or pledged. The company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited, will process these requests at their Bangalore office.
Regulatory Compliance
The notice was signed by Ravi Arora, Vice President-Corporate Affairs & Company Secretary, and includes detailed annexure as required under SEBI regulations. The company has published this information in Business Standards newspaper and made it available on its website at www.mycemco.com .
Previous Regulatory Disclosure
Earlier this month, HeidelbergCement India's sole promoter, Heidelberg Materials South Asia B.V., filed a regulatory disclosure confirming no encumbrance on its shareholding for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, demonstrating continued compliance with Indian securities regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Heidelberg Cement
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.77% | +2.52% | -1.14% | -14.53% | -20.54% | -35.55% |
Will SEBI extend similar special transfer windows beyond February 2027 for remaining physical shares from pre-2019 transactions?
How might the one-year lock-in period affect HeidelbergCement India's share liquidity and trading volumes in 2027?
Could this regulatory move signal SEBI's push toward complete elimination of physical share certificates across all listed companies?


































