How NRIs Can Recover Shares from IEPF – Without visiting India

November 26, 2025

Many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) or their parents would have bought shares in India while they were residing in India. Subsequently, due to address changes and change in country of residence,

How to Check if Your Shares Were Transferred to IEPF (Investor Education and Protection Fund)

October 11, 2024

It is important to know the reasons why shares can be transferred to the IEPF before we examine the procedures for verifying whether shares have been transferred. Shares can be

Share Certificates: Meaning, Procedures, and Benefits

September 5, 2024

Introduction In the realm of Indian corporate governance, share certificates hold significant importance. These certificates serve as official proof of ownership in a company and represent the number of shares

Lost or Misplaced Share Certificates – Easy Steps

August 6, 2024

A share certificate is a vital document representing ownership of shares in a company. It serves as prima facie evidence of this ownership, detailing the shareholder’s name, the number of

How to transfer shares from one demat account to another?

July 19, 2024

Once you’ve set up a Demat account, you can access various functionalities beyond holding shares and securities. One of the most significant features is the ability to transfer shares from

How Is Share Transmission Different From Share Transfer?

Difference betwwen share transmission and share transfer
March 6, 2024

Transfer and transmission of shares are two distinct processes in the realm of corporate ownership, each occurring under different circumstances and serving unique purposes. Transmission of Shares Transmission refers to the

Transmission Of Shares After The Death Of Both Shareholders

Transmission of shares after the death of both shareholders
March 6, 2024

Background: Mr. and Mrs. Sharma, a married couple, were the original shareholders of shares in Reliance Industries Ltd. Unfortunately, both passed away, leaving behind four legal heirs – two sons and

Difference Between LOC & LOE Issued By The Registrars Of Shares

Recovery of Shares, Recovery of Shares in India
March 6, 2024

The main difference between the “Letter of Entitlement” and the “Letter of Confirmation” is that the Letter of Confirmation can be dematerialised. The Letter of Confirmation is like an actual

Inconsistency in the Transmission procedure followed by various Registrars

Navigating Variations in Share Transmission Procedures Among Registrars
March 6, 2024

The transmission of shares involves the transfer of shares from the deceased shareholder to the legal heir or successor. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has established standardized procedures to