Unclaimed Dividends? Reliance Alerts Shareholders to Take Action Before August 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has issued a timely reminder to shareholders to claim their unpaid dividends before they are transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).

Deadline Alert: August 4, 2025

According to a public notice released on May 8, 2025, shareholders have until August 4, 2025, to take action. If no claim is made by then, the corresponding shares and dividends, if unclaimed for seven consecutive years, will be transferred to the IEPF as mandated by regulatory rules.

How to Check if Your RIL Shares Are Liable for IEPF Transfer

 1. Go to the official Reliance Industries shareholder information page: 
 https://www.ril.com/investors/shareholders-information/dividend-shares.

2. Click on the link titled "Details of Equity Shares Liable for Credit to IEPF Authority." 

3. Fill in the required information: Select the Year Interval, Enter your DP ID/Client ID or Folio Number. 

4. Click "Apply" to view the status of your shares and whether they are marked for transfer to IEPF. 

What If Your Shares Are Already Transferred?

Even after the transfer, shareholders or their legal heirs can reclaim shares and dividends by submitting an online application using Web-Form IEPF-5, available on the IEPF authority website at iepf.gov.in. A PAN is mandatory to file this form.

This initiative by RIL follows standard practice to protect investor interests while complying with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs regulations. The IEPF, apart from holding unclaimed assets, also handles refunds and promotes investor awareness.

Share Price Performance

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) share price traded at ₹1,379, marking a decline of ₹28 or 1.99% from its previous close of ₹1,407. The stock opened at ₹1,385.50 and reached an intraday high of ₹1,394.80, with a low of ₹1,376.80.

Read More: Reliance Withdraws ‘Operation Sindoor’ Trademark Application After Public Backlash.

Conclusion

If you’re a shareholder with unclaimed RIL dividends from FY 2017 or earlier, it’s crucial to check and claim them by August 4, 2025, to prevent the automatic transfer of your shares to the government’s IEPF.

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