Visaka Industries Limited has issued a regulatory disclosure regarding reminder letters sent to shareholders about unclaimed dividend transfers to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). The company released this notice on April 21, 2026, in compliance with SEBI listing regulations.

Regulatory Compliance and Legal Framework

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III Part A Para A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company despatched reminder letters dated April 20, 2026, to shareholders who have not claimed their dividends for seven or more consecutive years.

The legal basis for this action stems from Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended. The information was also hosted on the company's website at visaka.co.

Unclaimed Dividend Details

IEPF Transfer Requirements

The company is required to transfer shares to the IEPF account where dividends remain unpaid or unclaimed for seven consecutive years. This mandatory transfer applies to shareholders who have not encashed their dividends as listed above.

Shareholder Claims Process

Shareholders must claim their dividends by submitting applications to Kfin Technologies Limited, the Registrar and Transfer Agents, on or before July 3, 2026. Failure to claim will result in the transfer of all shares to the IEPF account.

For shares held in physical form, the company will issue duplicate share certificates and transfer them to the IEPF's Demat account, canceling the original certificates. For demat shares, the transfer will be executed through necessary corporate action forms.

Contact Information and Support

Post-Transfer Claims Process

After transfer to IEPF, shareholders can claim both unclaimed dividend amounts and transferred shares by submitting Form IEPF-5 online along with physical copies to the company's registered office for verification. The company will send an electronic verification report to the IEPF Authority for refund and share transfer. Only one such request can be made in one year.

The notice was signed by Ramakanth Kunapuli, AVP and Company Secretary, and represents the company's compliance with statutory requirements for protecting investor interests while adhering to regulatory mandates.

Visaka Industries Limited has submitted its mandatory compliance certificate under SEBI regulations for the period ended March 31, 2026. The filing demonstrates the company's adherence to regulatory requirements governing depositories and participants.

Regulatory Compliance Filing

The company filed its compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 on April 06, 2026. This regulatory requirement ensures proper reporting and transparency in securities transactions.

Certificate Details and Confirmation

The compliance certificate was issued by KFin Technologies Limited, serving as the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. The certificate confirms that all required details of securities dematerialized and rematerialized during the specified period have been furnished to the relevant stock exchanges.

Veeda Raghunath, Senior Manager - Corporate Registry at KFin Technologies Limited, signed the certificate confirming compliance with the regulatory requirements. The document specifically states that details have been provided to stock exchanges where Visaka Industries' shares are listed.

Stock Exchange Communication

The compliance certificate was formally communicated to both major stock exchanges where the company's securities are traded:

Corporate Structure and Operations

Visaka Industries Limited operates from its registered and corporate office located at Visaka Tower, Secunderabad. The company maintains an extensive manufacturing network across multiple states in India, with facilities spanning asbestos cement divisions, textile operations, and V-boards manufacturing units.

Ramakanth Kunapuli, Assistant Vice President & Company Secretary, signed the filing on behalf of the company, ensuring proper corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The submission reflects the company's commitment to maintaining transparency and adhering to SEBI's regulatory framework for listed entities.