Mastek to transfer unclaimed shares to IEPF Authority in August
Mastek Limited will transfer unclaimed dividends and underlying equity shares for the financial year 2018-19 to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority in August 2026. The company has issued reminders to affected shareholders, who must claim their dues by August 1, 2026, to avoid the transfer. Additionally, a special window for the re-lodgment of physical transfer requests is available until February 4, 2027.
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Mastek Limited will transfer unclaimed dividends and underlying equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority in August 2026. The transfer pertains to the final dividend declared for the financial year 2018-19, which has remained unpaid or unclaimed for seven consecutive years. Shares will be transferred along with all accruing benefits, except where restrained by a court, tribunal, or statutory authority, or if pledged under the Depositories Act, 1996.
The company has sent individual communications to affected shareholders via its Registrar to an Issue and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) vide letter dated May 26, 2026. Shareholders must claim their dividends on or before August 1, 2026, to prevent the transfer of their underlying shares. Details of unclaimed dividends and liable shares are available on the company's website. If no communication is received by the deadline, Mastek will proceed with the transfer without further notice, and no liability will lie against the company post-transfer.
Special Window for Physical Shares
Pursuant to a SEBI circular dated January 30, 2026, a special window is open from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027. This window allows for the transfer and dematerialization of physical securities purchased prior to April 1, 2019, that were not lodged for transfer or were rejected due to deficiencies. Shareholders must submit complete documents to the company's RTA or the company directly.
Key Dates and Contacts
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Dividend Claim Deadline | August 1, 2026 |
| Transfer to IEPF Authority | August 2026 |
| Special Window Opens | February 5, 2026 |
| Special Window Closes | February 4, 2027 |
Shareholders with queries can contact KFin Technologies Limited, the company's RTA, or the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer via email at investor_grievances@mastek.com .
Historical Stock Returns for Mastek
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.41% | +0.91% | -2.48% | -25.46% | -28.52% | -18.11% |
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