Sundrop Brands opens special window for physical share transfers
Sundrop Brands Limited has announced a special window valid until February 4, 2027, allowing shareholders to lodge or re-lodge transfer and dematerialisation requests for physical securities transacted prior to April 1, 2019. This initiative follows a SEBI circular and covers requests that were previously rejected or returned due to document deficiencies. Transferred securities will be credited in demat mode and subject to a one-year lock-in from the date of transfer registration.
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Sundrop Brands Limited has opened a special window for shareholders to lodge transfer and dematerialisation requests for physical securities, effective from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027. This facility is available for securities that were sold or purchased prior to April 1, 2019, and also covers transfer requests that were rejected, returned, or not attended to due to deficiencies in documents or processes before that date. The move is pursuant to a SEBI circular dated January 30, 2026.
The company informed the stock exchanges that the special window allows eligible shareholders to regularize their holdings. Any securities transferred through this window will be mandatorily credited to the transferee only in demat mode. Furthermore, these securities will be under a lock-in period of one year from the date of registration of transfer, during which they cannot be transferred, lien-marked, or pledged.
Eligibility and Process
Shareholders wishing to avail of this opportunity must contact the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA), KFin Technologies Limited. The RTA can be reached at their office in the Selenium Building, Tower-B, Financial District, Hyderabad, or via email at einward_ris@kfinfintech.com . Alternatively, shareholders may email the company directly at investorredressal@sundropbrands.com .
The company has advised shareholders to act promptly to ensure the transfer and demat processes are completed on or before the deadline of February 4, 2027. The advertisement regarding this special window was published in Business Standard and Telugu Prabha newspapers on June 1, 2026.
Key Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Special Window Period | February 5, 2026 to February 4, 2027 |
| Eligible Securities | Physical securities sold/purchased before April 1, 2019 |
| Lock-in Period | One year from date of transfer registration |
| Mode of Credit | Mandatory demat mode |
| RTA | KFin Technologies Limited |
The information is also available on the company's official website, www.sundropbrands.com . Sundrop Brands Limited, formerly known as Agro Tech Foods Limited, has its registered office in Secunderabad, Telangana.
Historical Stock Returns for Sundrop Brands
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.35% | +4.10% | -5.03% | -7.15% | -24.76% | -31.78% |
How will the mandatory one-year lock-in period impact the trading liquidity and market sentiment for Sundrop Brands shares?
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