Core Viewpoint - State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that shareholders must submit claims for unpaid or unclaimed dividends by February 16, 2026, or the amounts will be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) [1][9]. Claim Submission Process - Claims can be submitted through two official channels: - Registrar to Issue and Share Transfer Agent (RTA): Kfin Technologies Limited (Email: einward.ris@kfintech.com) - SBI Investor Services (Email: investor.seva@sbi.co.in) [2][9]. - A detailed list of shares proposed for transfer to IEPF is available for shareholders to check their eligibility [2][9]. Consequences of Missing Deadline - If shareholders do not submit their claims by the deadline, unclaimed dividends and shares will be transferred to the IEPF [3][9]. IEPF Authority Overview - The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) is responsible for managing the IEPF, including refunds for unclaimed dividends, matured deposits, and debentures [4][9]. Searching for Unclaimed Assets - IEPFA provides a facility for searching unclaimed shares, dividends, or deposits via its website, requiring users to enter their PAN, name, or company name [7][9]. - Shareholders, deposit holders, or their legal heirs can claim refunds for unclaimed assets after a continuous period of 7 years by filing the webform IEPF-5 along with necessary documents [8][9].
SBI unclaimed dividend alert: Check IEPF list, claim process, deadline & refund rules
The Economic Times·2026-02-09 08:31