Indian Hume Pipe Company Issues Notice for Transfer of Unclaimed Dividend Shares to IEPF
Indian Hume Pipe Company Limited has issued a public notice for mandatory transfer of unclaimed dividend shares to IEPF for financial year 2018-19 onwards. Shareholders have until August 20, 2026, to claim unclaimed dividends by submitting required documents to registrar MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd. Shares will be transferred to IEPF by August 31, 2026, in compliance with Companies Act 2013 and IEPF Rules 2016.

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Indian Hume Pipe Company Limited has issued a mandatory notice to shareholders regarding the transfer of unclaimed dividend shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). The company announced that shares corresponding to unclaimed dividends from financial year 2018-19 onwards will be transferred to IEPF in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Transfer Timeline and Deadlines
The company has established clear deadlines for shareholders to claim their unclaimed dividends and prevent share transfers to IEPF:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Claim Deadline: | August 20, 2026 |
| Transfer Date: | August 31, 2026 |
| Notice Publication: | April 14, 2026 |
| Communication to Shareholders: | April 11, 2026 |
Shareholders whose dividends have remained unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more from financial year 2018-19 will have their corresponding shares transferred to IEPF without further notice after the deadline.
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
The notice was published in compliance with Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016. The company published the notice in two newspapers:
- Business Standard (English)
- Mumbai Lakshdeep (Marathi)
The company has already sent individual communications to affected shareholders by registered post on April 11, 2026, and published the complete list of concerned shareholders on its website at www.indianhumepipe.com .
Claim Process and Required Documents
Shareholders wishing to claim their unclaimed dividends must submit their applications to the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Link Intime India Pvt. Ltd.). The required documentation includes:
- Application for claiming unclaimed dividend from financial year 2018-19 to financial year 2024-25
- Self-attested copy of PAN Card
- Self-attested copy of Aadhar Card
- Cancelled cheque
| Contact Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Registrar: | MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd. |
| Address: | C-101, 247 Park, L.B.S. Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai - 400083 |
| Phone: | 8108116767 |
| Email: | mumbai@in.mpms.mufg.com |
Share Certificate Process
For shareholders holding shares in physical form, the company will issue new share certificates in lieu of original certificates for conversion to demat form before transfer to IEPF. Upon issuance of new certificates, the original share certificates will be automatically cancelled and become non-negotiable. For shareholders holding shares in demat form, the transfer will be executed through respective depositories via corporate action.
Post-Transfer Claims
Once shares are transferred to IEPF, shareholders can still claim them by filing Form IEPF-5 with the IEPF Authority. The form is available on the IEPF website at http://iepf.gov.in/IEPFA/refund.html . The company clarified that no claims can be made against the company after the transfer, and subsequent dividends on transferred shares will be credited to IEPF.
The notice was signed by Niraj R. Oza, Vice President - Company Secretary & Legal, emphasizing the company's commitment to regulatory compliance while providing shareholders adequate opportunity to claim their rightful dividends before the mandatory transfer.
Historical Stock Returns for Indian Hume Pipe
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.15% | -3.58% | -0.25% | -5.15% | -18.25% | +89.78% |
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