Info Edge Opens Special Window for Re-Lodgement of Transfer Requests and Dematerialisation of Physical Shares
Info Edge (India) Limited has announced the opening of a special window for re-lodgement of transfer requests and dematerialisation of physical shares, following a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) circular dated January 30, 2026. The window will remain open for one year from February 5, 2026 to February 4, 2027, covering physical shares that were sold or purchased prior to April 1, 2019, as well as transfer deeds lodged before that date which were rejected or returned due to deficiencies. Shares transferred during this period will be issued only in dematerialized form and will be subject to a one-year lock-in from the date of registration, during which they cannot be transferred, lien-marked, or pledged. The company has published detailed eligibility criteria and exclusions, with eligible shareholders required to submit requests to MUFG Intime India Private Limited.

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Info Edge (India) Limited has announced the opening of a special window for re-lodgement of transfer requests and dematerialisation of physical shares, pursuant to Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/ I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026. This initiative follows an earlier special window that operated from July 7, 2025 to January 6, 2026, and aims to further facilitate investors in gaining rightful access to their shares.
The new special window will be open for a period of one year from February 5, 2026 to February 4, 2027. It covers the transfer and dematerialisation of physical shares that were sold or purchased prior to April 1, 2019, as well as the re-lodgement of transfer deeds of physical shares that were lodged before April 1, 2019 and were rejected, returned, or not attended to due to deficiencies in documents or process.
Eligibility Criteria
The company has provided a detailed matrix to clarify the applicability of this window:
| Execution Date of Transfer Deed | Lodged for transfer before April 01, 2019? | Original Share 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 | ✗ |
| Before April 01, 2019 | No | No | ✗ |
Key Conditions and Exclusions
Shares re-lodged for transfer during this window will be issued only in dematerialized form and will be subject to a lock-in period of one year from the date of registration of transfer. During this lock-in period, the shares cannot be transferred, lien-marked, or pledged.
The company has specified that the following cases will not be considered under this window for processing:
- Cases involving disputes between transferor and transferee
- Shares which have been transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
Submission Process
Eligible shareholders may submit their transfer requests along with the requisite documents to MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly known as Link Intime India Private Limited), the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent of the company. The RTA's office is located at Noble Heights, 1st Floor, Plot NH2, C-1 Block, LSC, Near Savitri Market, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058. Shareholders can contact the RTA at 011-49411000 or via email at investor.helpdesk@in.mps.mufg.com .
The details regarding the opening of the special window have been disseminated on the company's website at www.infoedge.in , and further updates will be uploaded on the company's website and on the websites of the stock exchanges. All shareholders have been requested to update their email IDs with the company, RTA, or depository participants.
Historical Stock Returns for Info Edge
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.90% | -7.59% | -1.87% | -29.97% | -31.09% | -2.89% |
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