kanco tea & industries has closed its trading window for designated persons and their immediate relatives effective July 1, 2026. The restriction will remain in force until 48 hours after the company declares its un-audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. This action is taken to ensure compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the company's internal Code of Conduct.

Compliance with SEBI Regulations

The closure of the trading window is a standard procedural measure implemented by the company to prevent insider trading during the period leading up to the announcement of financial results. The decision aligns with the company's Code of Conduct framed under the SEBI regulations.

Key Dates and Restrictions

The company's designated persons are prohibited from dealing in the company's securities during this closed period. The window will reopen only after the stipulated time following the public declaration of the financial results for the first quarter of FY27.

Kanco Tea & Industries Limited has initiated communication with shareholders regarding unpaid or unclaimed dividends under the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority's (IEPFA) Second 100 Days Campaign, titled 'Saksham Niveshak'. The campaign is scheduled from April 01, 2026 to July 09, 2026, aiming to reach out to shareholders to prevent their shares from being transferred to the IEPFA due to unclaimed dividends. The company has sent email intimations to affected shareholders pursuant to the directives of the IEPFA and regulations under the Companies Act, 2013.

The initiative is driven by the provisions of Section 124(2), 124(5), and 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016. It also aligns with SEBI's clarifications, including Master Circular No. HO/38/13/(4)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/4298/2026 dated February 06, 2026, regarding the processing of investor requests and updating KYC details. The company identified that certain shareholders have not encashed their dividends or fractional entitlements based on a verification of its records.

Shareholders holding shares in dematerialized mode must register or update their KYC details with their Depository Participants (DPs) before contacting the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA). For those holding shares in physical mode, it is mandatory to furnish specific details, including Permanent Account Number (PAN), contact details, bank account details, and specimen signature. These shareholders are also encouraged to register their email IDs and provide nomination details.

The following table outlines the specific forms required for physical shareholders to update their details:

The requisite KYC forms are available on the company's website and the website of its RTA, MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Payments of unclaimed dividends will be made electronically once all KYC details are submitted to the RTA. Shareholders facing issues or with incomplete records are advised to contact MUFG Intime India Private Limited, formerly Link Intime India Private Limited, at their Kolkata office.

The company emphasized that if dividends remain unpaid or unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more, the equity shares related to those dividends will be transferred to the IEPF. While shareholders can file e-Form IEPF-5 to reclaim shares from the IEPF Authority, the process is described as long-drawn and complex. The current campaign serves as a proactive measure for shareholders to update KYC, bank mandates, nomination, and contact information to claim their dues.