Sanofi India Issues Notice for Transfer of Unclaimed Shares to IEPF Authority
Sanofi India Limited has issued a mandatory notice for transfer of unclaimed equity shares to the IEPF Authority. The company published newspaper advertisements on March 14, 2026, notifying shareholders who haven't claimed dividends for seven consecutive years starting from FY 2018. Affected shareholders have until June 13, 2026, to claim their dividends and shares before automatic transfer to IEPF. The company has provided contact details for its registrar MUGF Intime India Private Limited for shareholder assistance.
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Sanofi India Limited has issued a public notice regarding the mandatory transfer of equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority for shareholders who have not claimed their dividends for seven consecutive years or more.
Regulatory Compliance Notice
The company has published newspaper advertisements on March 14, 2026, in Business Standard (English) and Sakal (Marathi) newspapers, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This notice addresses shareholders whose shares are liable for transfer to the IEPF as per Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Transfer Requirements and Timeline
Under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, companies must transfer all shares to the IEPF demat account where dividends have remained unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more.
| Key Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice Date: | March 13, 2026 |
| Publication Date: | March 14, 2026 |
| Deadline for Claims: | June 13, 2026 |
| Starting Period: | Final dividend for FY 2018 |
| Affected Dividends: | All subsequent declared dividends |
Sanofi India has sent separate communications dated March 13, 2026, to all affected shareholders who have not encashed their final dividend for financial year 2018 and subsequent dividends declared by the company.
Shareholder Action Required
Shareholders are requested to forward requisite documents to either the company or its Registrar and Transfer Agent, MUGF Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited), to claim unclaimed dividend amounts and shares. A comprehensive list of shareholders who have not encashed dividends for seven consecutive years is available on the company's website.
Recovery Process for Transferred Shares
Once shares are transferred to IEPF, all future benefits will be issued in favor of the IEPF Authority. However, shareholders can reclaim both unclaimed dividends and transferred shares by:
- Making an online application in prescribed e-form IEPF-5
- Obtaining an entitlement letter from the company
- Submitting required documents as enumerated in the e-form
- Following the procedure outlined on the IEPF website at www.iepf.gov.in
Contact Information
For queries related to this matter, shareholders can contact:
| Contact Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Registrar: | MUGF Intime India Private Limited |
| Address: | C-101, Embassy 247, L.B.S Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai - 400 083 |
| Phone: | +91 81081 16767 |
| Email: | investor.helpdesk@in.mpms.mugf.com |
The notice emphasizes that no claims will be entertained against the company once shares are transferred to IEPF, making it crucial for eligible shareholders to act before the June 13, 2026 deadline.
Historical Stock Returns for Sanofi
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.65% | -5.81% | -15.86% | -32.78% | -39.59% | -56.28% |
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