V-Mart Retail sets September 7 deadline for IEPF share transfer
V-Mart Retail Limited has set a deadline of September 7, 2026, to transfer unpaid dividends and corresponding equity shares for the Financial Year 2018-19 to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). Affected members must submit a request letter along with self-attested KYC documents to the company or KFin Technologies Limited to prevent the transfer. The company has issued individual notices and made member details available on its website.

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V-Mart Retail Limited has announced that unpaid dividends and corresponding equity shares for the Financial Year 2018-19 will be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) if they remain unclaimed. The company stated that the transfer is scheduled to occur on or before September 7, 2026, in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and the IEPF Authority Rules.
The company has sent individual notices to all members whose shares are liable for transfer. Full details of these members have been made available on the company's website. For members holding shares in physical form, the company will issue new share certificates in lieu of the original ones for the purpose of transfer to IEPF, rendering the original certificates non-negotiable. For members holding shares in electronic form, the demat accounts will be debited for the shares liable for transfer.
To prevent the transfer of shares to the IEPF, affected members must send a request letter along with self-attested KYC documents, including a PAN card, a cancelled cheque leaf, and a recent utility bill as address proof. These documents must be submitted to the company or KFin Technologies Limited by September 7, 2026.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Financial Year | 2018-19 |
| Transfer Deadline | September 7, 2026 |
| Registrar | KFin Technologies Limited |
| Company Website | www.vmart.co.in |
If no valid claims are received by the due date, the company will transfer the unclaimed dividend and equity shares to the IEPF without further notice. The company clarified that no claims will lie against it regarding the amounts or shares transferred to the fund. Members are also encouraged to register their email addresses with the Registrar or Depository Participants to ensure timely correspondence.
Historical Stock Returns for V Mart Retail
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.71% | -1.50% | -0.63% | -19.59% | -25.12% | -5.19% |
How might the transfer of unclaimed shares to IEPF impact V-Mart Retail's shareholder composition and future voting dynamics?
What trends are emerging in IEPF claim recoveries, and how easy is it for shareholders to reclaim transferred shares and dividends from the fund?
Could the increasing volume of shares being transferred to IEPF across Indian companies signal a broader issue with retail investor engagement and financial literacy?


































