PNB Gilts Ltd Opens Special Window for Re-lodgement of Physical Share Transfer Requests
PNB Gilts Ltd, a subsidiary of Punjab National Bank, has opened a one-year special window from February 05, 2026 to February 04, 2027 for re-lodgement and dematerialisation of physical share transfer requests covering securities sold or purchased prior to April 01, 2019, per SEBI Circular dated January 30, 2026. Transferred shares will be credited in demat mode only and subject to a one-year lock-in. Eligible shareholders must submit documents to RTA MCS Share Transfer Agent Ltd. before February 04, 2027.

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PNB Gilts Ltd, a subsidiary of Punjab National Bank, has issued a disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, announcing the opening of a special window for re-lodgement of transfer requests pertaining to physical shares. The company published newspaper advertisements in Financial Express (English) and Jansatta (Hindi) on May 05, 2026 to inform shareholders of this facility. A brief note regarding the special window has also been uploaded on the company's website at www.pnbgilts.com .
Special Window for Physical Share Transfer and Dematerialisation
The special window has been established pursuant to SEBI Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The window is open for a period of one year, from February 05, 2026 to February 04, 2027, for the transfer and dematerialisation (demat) of physical shares. This facility specifically covers physical securities that were sold or purchased prior to April 01, 2019.
The following table outlines the key parameters of the special window:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Execution Date of Transfer Deed: | Before April 01, 2019 |
| Window Open Date: | February 05, 2026 |
| Window Close Date: | February 04, 2027 |
| Governing SEBI Circular: | No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for Lodgement
The applicability of lodgement under the special window is determined as follows:
| Execution Date of Transfer Deed: | Lodged for Transfer Before April 01, 2019? | Original Share Certificate Available? | Eligible for Current Window? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before April 01, 2019: | No (fresh lodgement) | Yes | Yes |
| Before April 01, 2019: | Yes (rejected/returned earlier) | Yes | Yes |
| Before April 01, 2019: | Yes | No | No |
| Before April 01, 2019: | No | No | No |
Key Conditions and Lock-in Requirements
Only requests accompanied by original share certificates, transfer deeds, and relevant supporting documents as specified in the SEBI Circular will be considered under this special window. Shares transferred under this facility shall be mandatorily credited to the transferee in demat mode only and will be subject to a lock-in period of one year from the date of registration of transfer. During this lock-in period, such shares shall not be transferred, lien-marked, or pledged.
How Eligible Shareholders Can Avail the Facility
Eligible shareholders are encouraged to submit the requisite documents to the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA):
- RTA Name: MCS Share Transfer Agent Ltd.
- Address: 179-180, DSIDC Shed, 3rd Floor, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-1, New Delhi – 110 020
- Phone: 011-41406149 / 41406150 / 41406151
- Email: admin@mcsregistrars.com
Transfer requests submitted after February 04, 2027 will not be accepted by the company or its RTA. The company has also urged shareholders holding shares in physical form to dematerialise their shares and complete their KYC (including email address and bank account details) with the RTA at the earliest. The disclosure was signed by Monika Kochar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of PNB Gilts Ltd, and is available on the company's website at www.pnbgilts.com .
Historical Stock Returns for PNB Gilts
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.59% | +2.53% | +11.85% | -17.95% | -18.77% | +37.90% |
How many PNB Gilts shareholders are estimated to still hold physical shares from pre-2019 transactions, and what is the total value of securities potentially affected by this special window?
Will SEBI consider extending the one-year special window beyond February 2027 if shareholder uptake remains low, and what precedent exists from similar past initiatives?
How might the mandatory one-year lock-in period on transferred shares impact trading volumes and liquidity of PNB Gilts stock once these shares enter the demat system?


































