Swaraj Engines to transfer shares to IEPF on September 4
Swaraj Engines Limited announced the transfer of equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) on September 4, 2026, due to dividends remaining unclaimed for seven consecutive years. The transfer specifically pertains to unpaid dividends for the financial year 2018-19. Shareholders must submit claims by August 20, 2026, to prevent the transfer of their shares and associated benefits.

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Swaraj Engines Limited will transfer equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) on September 4, 2026, for dividends unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more. The company published a notice in the Financial Express and AJIT on May 28, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and Rule 6 of the IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer, and Refund) Rules, 2016.
The transfer concerns unpaid or unclaimed dividends for the financial year 2018-19. All future benefits and dividends arising from these shares will also be transferred to the IEPF. Shareholders can claim back both the unclaimed dividends and the transferred shares from the IEPF Authority by following the prescribed procedures.
Shareholder Action Required
Shareholders must submit an application to the company or its Registrar and Transfer Agents on or before August 20, 2026, to claim unencashed dividends. If no valid claim is received by this date, the company will proceed with the transfer of shares to the IEPF.
Process for Physical and Demat Shares
For shareholders holding shares in physical form, the company will issue new share certificates in lieu of the original ones. These new certificates will be converted to DEMAT form and transferred to the IEPF. The original share certificates will be automatically cancelled and deemed non-negotiable. For shares held in dematerialized form, the company will inform the depository to transfer the shares to the IEPF Authority via corporate action.
Key Dates and Contact Information
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice | May 28, 2026 |
| Last Date for Claiming Dividend | August 20, 2026 |
| Due Date for Transfer to IEPF | September 4, 2026 |
Shareholders with queries may contact the company's Registrar and Transfer Agents, MCS Share Transfer Agent Limited, at their Delhi office.
Historical Stock Returns for Swaraj Engines
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.40% | +3.69% | -3.72% | +1.77% | -4.98% | +149.68% |
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