Orient Cement has initiated the ‘Saksham Niveshak’ campaign, a 100-day drive aimed at assisting shareholders in claiming unpaid or unclaimed dividends. This initiative, running from April 1, 2026, to July 9, 2026, aligns with the directive from the Investor’s Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The campaign’s primary objective is to raise awareness among shareholders about the importance of updating their personal and banking details to claim dividends before they are transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). Shareholders are encouraged to update their PAN, nomination details, contact information, bank account details, and specimen signatures with the company or its Registrar & Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies Limited.
For shareholders holding physical shares, it is crucial to complete KYC updates to ensure dividends are credited electronically to their bank accounts. The necessary forms, including Form ISR-1 for KYC updates, Form ISR-2 for bank attestation and cheque submission, Form SH-13 for nominee addition, and Form ISR-3 for opting out of nomination, are available for download from the company’s website or KFin Technologies’ portal.
Shareholders can submit these forms either by post to KFin Technologies’ Hyderabad office or via email from their registered email ID. Those holding shares in electronic form should update their details with their respective Depository Participants to claim dividends.
Orient Cement will communicate with shareholders via letters or emails, providing details about unpaid dividends and the process for claiming them. The company has also published a list of unclaimed or unpaid dividends for the past seven years on its website.
For further assistance or queries regarding the ‘Saksham Niveshak’ campaign, shareholders can contact the company at [email protected].
Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).