ITC Limited Notifies Transfer of Unclaimed FY 2018-19 Dividend and Ordinary Shares to IEPF on 12th August, 2026
ITC Limited has notified members that unclaimed dividend for the financial year 2018-19 and ordinary shares with seven consecutive years of unclaimed dividend entitlements will be transferred to the IEPF of the Central Government on 12th August, 2026. The notice, published on 12th May, 2026 in 'Business Standard' across 14 cities and in the Kolkata edition of 'Aajkaal', was issued under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015. Members are advised to lodge their claims with the Investor Service Centre on or before 11th August, 2026, via post, email at isc@itc.in, or by calling the toll-free number 1800-345-8152.

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ITC Limited has published a formal notice informing its members about the impending transfer of unclaimed dividend for the financial year 2018-19 and the associated ordinary shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) of the Central Government. The notice, dated 11th May, 2026, was published on 12th May, 2026 in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.
Transfer to IEPF: Key Details
The transfer is being carried out pursuant to Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016. The ordinary shares affected are those in respect of which dividend entitlements have remained unclaimed for seven consecutive years from the financial year 2018-19.
The following table summarises the key parameters of this regulatory action:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Financial Year of Unclaimed Dividend: | 2018-19 |
| Transfer Date to IEPF: | 12th August, 2026 |
| Last Date for Members to Lodge Claims: | 11th August, 2026 |
| Notice Publication Date: | 12th May, 2026 |
| Regulatory Basis: | Section 124, Companies Act, 2013; IEPF Authority Rules, 2016 |
Newspaper Publications
In accordance with regulatory requirements, the notice was published across multiple cities and publications:
- 'Business Standard' (English): Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune editions
- 'Aajkaal' (Bengali): Kolkata edition
How Members Can Lodge Claims
Members whose dividend or shares are identified as unclaimed are advised to submit their claims on or before 11th August, 2026. Individual letters have been dispatched to concerned members at their addresses registered with the company or their Depository Participants.
Claims and correspondence may be directed through the following channels:
| Contact Mode: | Details |
|---|---|
| Postal Address: | Investor Service Centre (ISC), ITC Limited, 37 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata 700 071 |
| Email: | isc@itc.in |
| Toll-Free Number: | 1800-345-8152 |
| Direct Phone: | 033-2288 6426 / 0034 |
Relevant details of the unclaimed dividend and shares are also available on the company's corporate website. If no claim is received by the ISC by 11th August, 2026, ITC Limited will proceed to transfer the unclaimed dividend and shares to the IEPF in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. The notice was signed by R. K. Singhi, Executive Vice President & Company Secretary of ITC Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for ITC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.25% | -2.25% | +0.07% | -25.20% | -30.09% | +58.35% |
How might the scale of unclaimed dividends and shares being transferred to IEPF impact ITC Limited's shareholder base and future dividend distribution patterns?
What steps is ITC Limited likely to take to improve shareholder communication and reduce unclaimed dividends in future financial years?
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