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Regulatory19 May 2026, 04:28 pm

Orient Paper: Equity Shares Transfer to IEPF

AI Summary

Orient Paper & Industries Ltd. is transferring equity shares to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) of the Central Government, as per Section 124(5) and 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, and IEPF Rules, 2016. This transfer concerns shares for which dividends have remained unpaid or unclaimed for seven consecutive years, starting from the financial year 2018-19. Shareholders are requested to claim their dividends by August 24, 2026, by contacting KFin Technologies Ltd, the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. If no claim is made, the shares will be transferred to the IEPF Authority without further notice.

Key Highlights

  • Orient Paper to transfer equity shares to IEPF due to unclaimed dividends.
  • Dividends unclaimed for 7 years from FY 2018-19 will be transferred.
  • Shareholders must claim dividends by August 24, 2026.
  • Unclaimed shares will be transferred to IEPF Authority.
  • Claims for shares/dividends can be made from IEPF Authority via online application.