TCS Reminds Shareholders to Claim First Interim Dividend 2019-20 Before August 8, 2026
Tata Consultancy Services has issued a reminder notice dated May 8, 2026, regarding the transfer of unclaimed First Interim Dividend 2019-20 and related equity shares to the IEPF. Shareholders must claim their dividends by August 8, 2026, to avoid the transfer. The notice details specific actions for demat and physical shareholders and provides contact information for the Registrar & Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited.
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Tata Consultancy Services has issued a formal reminder notice to its shareholders, urging them to claim their unclaimed First Interim Dividend 2019-20 on or before August 8, 2026. The notice, dated May 8, 2026, was filed with stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III Part A Para A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Shareholders who do not act before the deadline risk having their equity shares and unclaimed dividends transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority without further notice.
Regulatory Background
The transfer obligation arises under Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016. Under these provisions, shares in respect of which dividends have remained unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more are required to be transferred to the IEPF Authority. Individual communications have been sent to the registered addresses of affected shareholders three months prior to the due date of transfer, and the notice has simultaneously been published in newspapers — Business Standard (English), Free Press Journal (English), and Navshakti (Marathi).
Key Deadline and Action Required
Shareholders whose First Interim Dividend 2019-20 remains unclaimed must take action on or before August 8, 2026 to prevent the transfer of their shares and dividends to IEPF. The complete details of affected shareholders are available on the company's website at www.tcs.com .
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Notice Date: | May 8, 2026 |
| Dividend in Question: | First Interim Dividend 2019-20 |
| Claim Deadline: | August 8, 2026 |
| Regulatory Provision: | Section 124(6), Companies Act, 2013 |
| Registrar & Transfer Agent: | MUFG Intime India Private Limited (Formerly Link Intime India Private Limited) |
Actions Required by Shareholders
The required actions differ based on the mode of holding. Shareholders are advised to complete the necessary steps before the August 8, 2026 deadline:
Shares held in demat form:
- Update bank name, branch, account number, IFSC, and MICR with the Depository Participant
- Send a duly filled and signed Annexure along with a self-attested Demat Account Statement (Client Master List) to MUFG Intime India Private Limited (RTA)
Shares held in physical form:
- Submit bank details, duly filled Annexure, Investor Service Request Forms ISR-1, ISR-2, ISR-3 or Form No. SH-13 (Nomination Form), original cancelled cheque bearing the shareholder's name, and any other supporting documents to the RTA
If no action is taken before the deadline, the following consequences will apply:
| Holding Type: | Consequence of Non-Action |
|---|---|
| Demat Form: | Shares in demat account transferred to IEPF via corporate action |
| Physical Form: | New share certificate(s) issued in favour of IEPF; original certificates deemed cancelled and non-negotiable |
Important Notices for Physical Shareholders
Physical security holders are also requested to update their KYC details with the RTA, including Permanent Account Number (PAN), nomination details, mobile number, email ID, bank account number, IFSC, MICR, and specimen signature. As per the latest SEBI amendment, dividends will be remitted electronically only upon furnishing of the aforesaid details.
Please note that no claim shall lie against the Company in respect of unclaimed dividend and equity shares transferred to the IEPF.
How to Reclaim Transferred Assets
In the event shares and unclaimed dividends are transferred to IEPF, shareholders may follow the reclaim procedure available at https://www.tcs.com/investor-relations/investor-faqs . For queries, shareholders may contact MUFG Intime India Private Limited (Formerly Link Intime India Private Limited), C-101, Embassy 247, L.B.S. Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai - 400083, Tel: +91 810 811 8484, or write to investor.helpdesk@in.mpms.mufg.com . The notice was signed by Yashaswin Sheth, Company Secretary (ACS 15388), on behalf of Tata Consultancy Services Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Tata Consultancy Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.06% | -3.27% | -6.50% | -20.02% | -30.62% | -23.93% |
How much total capital could TCS potentially see transferred to the IEPF Authority after the August 8, 2026 deadline, and what does this indicate about shareholder engagement levels?
Could SEBI consider tightening regulations to make the dividend reclaim process from IEPF faster and more shareholder-friendly, given the complexity of the current procedure?
How might the increasing digitization of shareholder KYC processes reduce unclaimed dividend volumes for large-cap companies like TCS in future fiscal years?
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