Coal India to transfer unclaimed dividends and shares to IEPF authority

Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced the mandatory transfer of its unclaimed first and second interim dividends for the financial year 2018-19, along with corresponding equity shares, to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority. This action is in compliance with Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, and the IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2017. The company is required to transfer these funds and shares after they remain unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more.

CIL has contacted affected shareholders individually at their registered addresses, advising them to claim their 2018-19 interim dividends and associated shares that are eligible for transfer to the IEPF Authority's demat account. The company has also informed shareholders about other unclaimed dividends declared to date. The unclaimed first and second interim dividends for 2018-19, along with shares, are scheduled for transfer to the IEPF Authority’s demat account on January 19, 2026, and April 13, 2026, respectively.

Shareholders are urged to verify their details on CIL's website under the 'Investor Centre, Events & Announcements' section and submit their claims for all unclaimed dividends to the company's RTA, Alankit Assignments Limited, by January 9, 2026. Failure to do so will result in the transfer of these dividends and shares to the IEPF Authority without further notice. For inquiries, shareholders can contact Mr. J.K. Singla, deputy general manager at Alankit Assignments Limited, at +91-11-42541234 or rta@alankit.com.