South Indian Bank Opens Special Window for Transfer and Dematerialisation of Physical Securities
South Indian Bank Ltd. has announced a one-year special window (February 05, 2026 to February 04, 2027) for the transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities sold or purchased prior to April 01, 2019, in compliance with SEBI Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026. The window also covers previously rejected or unattended transfer requests, with all transfers processed in demat mode and subject to a one-year lock-in. Shareholders can submit documents to RTA MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd. in Coimbatore or contact the Bank directly.

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The South Indian Bank Ltd. has published newspaper advertisements in the Financial Express All India Edition (English) and Deepika Thrissur Edition (Malayalam), dated May 08, 2026, notifying shareholders about the launch of a special window for the transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Special Window for Physical Securities: Key Details
The special window has been opened in accordance with SEBI Circular No. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The window specifically addresses physical securities that were sold or purchased prior to April 01, 2019. The following table summarises the key parameters of the special window:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| SEBI Circular Reference: | HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026 |
| Window Open Date: | February 05, 2026 |
| Window Close Date: | February 04, 2027 |
| Duration: | One year |
| Eligible Securities: | Physical securities sold/purchased prior to April 01, 2019 |
| Processing Mode: | Demat mode only |
| Lock-in Period: | One year from the date of registration of transfer |
| Earlier Cut-off Date (Re-lodgement): | January 06, 2026 |
Scope and Eligibility
The special window is also available for transfer requests that were previously submitted but were rejected, returned, or not attended to due to deficiencies in documents, process, or otherwise. Shareholders who missed the earlier deadline of January 06, 2026 — the cut-off date for re-lodgement of transfer deeds — are encouraged to utilise this opportunity by furnishing the necessary documents.
How Shareholders Can Submit Documents
Shareholders seeking to avail of this facility may approach the Bank's Registrar to an Issue and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) with the required documentation. The relevant contact details are as follows:
- RTA Name: MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd.
- Address: Surya 35, Mayflower Avenue, Behind Central Nagar, Sowripalayam Road, Coimbatore – 641 028
- Email: investor.helpdesk@in.mpmf.com
- Contact Number: 0422-2314792
- Bank Email (for further assistance): ho2006@sib.bank.in
Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure
The communication was signed by Jimmy Mathew, Company Secretary of South Indian Bank, and dated May 08, 2026, from Thrissur. The advertisement was published as part of the Bank's obligations under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The information has also been hosted on the Bank's official website at www.southindianbank.bank.in .
Historical Stock Returns for South Indian Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.04% | +3.67% | +10.72% | +4.74% | +65.83% | +379.04% |
How many South Indian Bank shareholders are estimated to still hold physical securities eligible for this special window, and what is the total value of unclaimed or untransferred shares?
What penalties or restrictions might shareholders face if they fail to dematerialize their physical securities before the February 04, 2027 deadline?
Could the one-year lock-in period imposed after transfer registration deter shareholders from utilizing the special window, and how might this impact trading volumes in South Indian Bank shares?


































