Ask Mint | On Investments

- Sandeep

You can get your money back from your investment in debentures, subject to liquidity of the company.

However, getting money back from your investments in equity shares is difficult, unless the shares are being traded.

I had been alloted some shares of Reliance Petroleum Ltd, which had since then merged with Reliance Industries Ltd. And, with its subsequent demerger now, I am holding shares of Reliance Industries, Reliance Natural Resources Ltd, Reliance Communications Ltd, Reliance Energy Ltd and Reliance Capital Ltd, all in physical form.

Also, inadvertently, my name was misspelt on the share papers. I did not notice the mistake in the beginning and found that only when I intended to convert the shares into dematerialized form. Please guide me on how these shares can be converted into dematerialized form as my account and other documents are in my correct name.

Further, I also hold 60 shares of Essar Steel Ltd in physical form. But, even though the stock has now been delisted, the company has not yet asked me to surrender the shares . Please advise.

- Indu

You must first write to the registrar of the company for the necessary correction in your name. They will ask you for some affidavit in support of your claim and other such documents, which justify your claim and establish your identity. On completion of this process, you may apply for dematerialization of your stocks. As far as the Essar Steel shares are concerned, the offer to surrender shares was open to all shareholders and was widely published. However, since this offer is now closed, you have no choice but to hold the shares. For better management and liquidity of your stock, you should get it dematerialized.

Is this a good time to invest money in SBI Magnum Taxsaver 1993 scheme ?

- V.R. Ashok

The stock markets are currently offering good long-term investing opportunities, though some glitches remain in short term and the markets may have some downward potential left. However, as far as investing in a tax saving scheme — SBI Magnum Taxsaver 1993 in this case — is concerned, I would suggest you to take a systematic investment plan (SIP). Investment through SIP is a good option as it would cover all phases of the markets and your risk of a downward market will be contained.

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