Managing finances and securing your future is one of the most important aspects of life. In India, provident fund schemes such as EPF, PPF, and VPF are widely used tools for long-term savings and retirement planning. Each scheme comes with its own set of features, benefits, and withdrawal rules. In this blog, we will compare […]
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The Provident Fund in India is a long-term savings and retirement plan that aims to give people financial stability after they stop working. It functions as a systematic savings mechanism where a portion of an employee’s salary, along with a matching contribution from the employer, is set aside every month. This fund is accumulated over
INTRO In India, unclaimed dividends and shares make up an important portion of dormant investor wealth.. Every year, millions of rupees in corporate dividends remain unpaid because investors either forget about them, overlook keeping their bank information up to date, or stop communicating with the businesses they invested in. Left unchecked, these funds could be
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INTRO Every year, under the Companies Act, 2013, any dividend—or associated shares—unclaimed for seven consecutive years is transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). The IEPF ultimately ends up with holdings across numerous public companies. Here are five major Indian corporates whose unclaimed shares and dividends make them top contenders in the IEPF
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INTRO Recovering unclaimed dividends and shares from the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) is a powerful step toward reclaiming your rightful financial assets. However, many investors unknowingly make mistakes that can delay or derail the process. Whether you’re an original shareholder or a legal heir, knowing the right process and avoiding common errors will
Intro For many investors, holding physical share certificates can feel like holding a piece of their financial future. These documents represent ownership in a company and can be worth thousands or even millions of rupees. But what happens when you lose that all-important piece of paper? There is nothing catastrophic about losing a share certificate,
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Intro Over the past few decades, many Indian investors have unknowingly lost access to their investments—particularly in the form of unclaimed shares and dividends. While some forget about their investments altogether, others face difficulties due to the death of the original shareholder, outdated records, or misplaced share certificates. One such scenario involves the unclaimed shares
Intro Long-term wealth can be built by investing in shares. However, what many investors and their families fail to realize is that shares can become unclaimed and end up in the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). When this happens, the process to recover them becomes long and complicated. In this article, we’ll explain what
Unclaimed Shares and the IEPF: How to Protect Your Investments in India Read More »
Intro In the world of finance and investments, many people are unaware of what happens to their unclaimed dividends, matured deposits, or shares lying idle for years. This is where the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) can come in helpful. The IEPF, which was created by the Indian government in line with the Companies
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How to Reclaim Unclaimed Dividends from Multiple Companies: A Step-by-Step Guide Have you or anyone in your family ever lost track of past stock investments or neglected to collect dividends from companies you used to own? If so, you’re not the only one. Every year, hundreds of Indian investors face the same issue: they leave
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