Hindustan Unilever Reopens Special Window for Physical Share Transfer Requests
Hindustan Unilever Limited has reopened a special window for re-lodgement of physical share transfer requests for one year from February 05, 2026 to February 04, 2027. The facility is available for transfer deeds lodged before April 01, 2019 that were previously rejected or returned due to document deficiencies. All approved transfers will be processed in transfer-cum-demat mode with shares issued only in dematerialized form, subject to a one-year lock-in period from registration date.

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Hindustan Unilever Limited has announced the reopening of a special window for shareholders to re-lodge transfer requests for physical shares. The company disclosed this development through newspaper advertisements published on April 03, 2026, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Special Window Details
The special window has been reopened for a period of one year, commencing on February 05, 2026 and ending on February 04, 2027. This facility follows SEBI Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026MIRSDPOD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026. Previously, a similar window was available from July 07, 2025 to January 06, 2026.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Window Period | February 05, 2026 to February 04, 2027 |
| Duration | 1 (One) year |
| Regulatory Basis | SEBI Circular dated January 30, 2026 |
| Previous Window | July 07, 2025 to January 06, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
The facility is exclusively available for transfer deeds that were lodged prior to April 01, 2019 but were rejected, returned, or not attended to due to deficiency in documents, process, or other reasons. The company has provided a detailed eligibility matrix for shareholders:
| Execution Date of Transfer Deed | Lodged for transfer before April 01, 2019? | Original Security Certificate Available? | Eligible to lodge in the current window? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before April 01, 2019 | No (it is fresh lodgement) | Yes | ✓ |
| Before April 01, 2019 | Yes (it was rejected/returned earlier) | Yes | ✓ |
| Before April 01, 2019 | Yes | No | X |
| Before April 01, 2019 | No | No | X |
Transfer Process and Requirements
All transfer requests that are duly rectified and re-lodged during the specified period will be processed through the transfer-cum-demat mode. The shares will be issued only in dematerialized form after transfer and will remain under lock-in for a period of one year from the date of registration of transfer. During this lock-in period, the securities cannot be transferred, lien marked, or pledged.
Transferees must meet specific requirements:
- Maintain an active demat account
- Submit Client Master List (CML) along with transfer documents
- Provide share certificates and all requisite documents
- Comply with documents prescribed under SEBI circular, Companies Act 2013, and SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015
Contact Information and Support
Eligible investors can contact the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies Limited, at their Hyderabad office located at Selenium Building, Tower-B, Plot No. 31 & 32, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Serilingampally, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500032. Support is available through toll-free number +91 1800 309 4001, WhatsApp number +91 91000 94099, and email einward.ris@kfintech.com .
Shareholders can also contact the company directly at levercare.shareholder@unilever.com for further assistance. The company has emphasized that eligible investors must submit their transfer requests complete in all respects on or before the specified deadline of February 04, 2027.
Historical Stock Returns for Hindustan Unilever
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.13% | +2.74% | -4.69% | -13.74% | -5.80% | -10.51% |
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