Tata Elxsi Intimates Shareholders on Transfer of Unclaimed Dividends and Equity Shares to IEPF
Tata Elxsi Limited has formally intimated shareholders under SEBI Regulation 30 about the transfer of unclaimed FY 2018-19 dividends and corresponding equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) in August 2026. Shareholders must submit duly signed request letters to RTA MUFG Intime India Private Limited by August 16, 2026, and ensure KYC compliance as per the SEBI Master Circular dated February 06, 2026. Members with claims on amounts already transferred to IEPF may file an online application via e-Form IEPF-5 on www.iepf.gov.in.

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Tata Elxsi Limited has issued a formal intimation to its shareholders under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, regarding the impending transfer of unclaimed dividends and equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). The disclosure was made on May 09, 2026, and was communicated to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
Regulatory Background and Compliance Obligation
Pursuant to Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended, any dividends that remain unpaid or unclaimed for a continuous period of seven years are required to be transferred to the IEPF established by the Government of India. Correspondingly, the equity shares in respect of which such dividends have remained unpaid or unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more are also required to be transferred to the IEPF.
Key Dates and Transfer Details
The following table summarises the critical details of the upcoming IEPF transfer as communicated by the Company:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend Financial Year: | FY 2018-19 |
| Scheduled Transfer Month: | August 2026 |
| Last Date to Claim: | August 16, 2026 |
| Registrar & Transfer Agent: | MUFG Intime India Private Limited |
| RTA Address: | C-101, 1st Floor, 247 Park, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai – 400083 |
The dividend payment dates on record, as referenced in the request form enclosed with the intimation, span multiple financial years:
| Payment Date: |
|---|
| 18/07/2019 |
| 24/07/2020 |
| 30/06/2021 |
| 27/06/2022 |
| 10/07/2023 |
| 16/07/2024 |
| 30/06/2025 |
Action Required by Shareholders
Shareholders whose dividends remain unpaid or unclaimed are requested to submit a duly signed request letter to MUFG Intime India Private Limited on or before August 16, 2026. The Company has emphasised that if the signed request letter is not received before this deadline, it will initiate the transfer of both dividends and shares to IEPF without any further notice. No claim shall thereafter lie against the Company in respect of amounts and shares so transferred.
Shareholders are also advised to ensure their KYC compliance in accordance with the SEBI Master Circular dated February 06, 2026. Key requirements include:
- Shares held in electronic form: Submit an attested copy of the Client Master List; dividends will be remitted to the bank account registered against the demat account.
- Shares held in physical form: Submit duly signed KYC forms — Forms ISR-1, ISR-2, and ISR-3/SH-13 — along with supporting documents including an original cancelled cheque bearing the Member's name.
- Outstanding dividends for physical shareholders will be credited only if the folio is KYC compliant and nomination details are registered.
KYC forms are available on the Company's website at https://tataelxsi.com/faqs-and-forms or on the RTA's website at https://web.in.mpms.mufg.com/KYC-downloads.html .
Reclaiming Shares and Dividends Transferred to IEPF
Members who have a claim on dividends or shares already transferred to IEPF may initiate a claim by sending a request letter along with requisite documents to MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Subsequently, they may file an online application in the prescribed e-Form IEPF-5, available on the IEPF Authority's website at www.iepf.gov.in , upon receiving an entitlement letter from the Company. As per IEPF Rules, members or claimants may file only one consolidated claim in a financial year.
The intimation was signed by Sneha V, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Tata Elxsi Limited, and the Company has assured shareholders of its best services in facilitating the resolution of unclaimed dividend matters.
Historical Stock Returns for Tata Elxsi
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.72% | +2.79% | -4.27% | -18.05% | -25.67% | +17.49% |
How might SEBI's evolving KYC compliance requirements impact the volume of unclaimed dividends transferred to IEPF across Indian listed companies in the coming years?
Could Tata Elxsi face any reputational or investor relations challenges if a significant number of retail shareholders miss the August 16, 2026 deadline and lose their shares to IEPF?
As IEPF reclaim processes remain complex and time-consuming, what regulatory reforms might the government introduce to simplify shareholder recovery of transferred assets?


































