What Happens If Dividend Is Unclaimed for 7 Years?
You Can Lose Shares If the Dividend Is Unclaimed for 7 Years Don’t Lose Ownership of Your Shares! Here's What You Must Know Many investors are unaware that if the dividends on their shares remain unclaimed for seven consecutive years, the shares are transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs . 🔍 What is IEPF? IEPF is a government-managed fund that transfers unclaimed dividends and shares. Its purpose is to protect investors’ interests and prevent misuse of inactive investments. ⚠️ When Are Shares Transferred to IEPF? When dividends on shares are not claimed for 7 consecutive years . If the investor fails to update the bank or contact details . If the investor is untraceable, legally incapacitated, or deceased . Before transferring, companies notify investors through reminders. But if no action is taken, shares are moved to IEPF. 🔒 How to Prevent Shares from Being Transferred ✅ Regul...