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Unclaimed fortunes: Why ₹1 trillion in investor money remains out of reach
Millions of investors may be walking past their own money—deposits, dividends, and insurance payouts—trapped in unclaimed accounts. Retrieving it is rarely simple, with legal hurdles, lost paperwork, and fragmented systems in the way.
5 min read14 Oct 2025Unclaimed shares: A step-by-step guide for the claim and recovery process
If dividends remain unclaimed for seven consecutive years, they, along with associated shares, go to the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), a government body appointed to help people recover their unclaimed shares and dividends.
4 min read17 Jun 2025Top politicians and investors among those who've lost track of ₹90,000 crore of assets
Taking into account unclaimed dividends and the current market value of unclaimed shares, assets worth more than ₹90,000 crore are lying unclaimed with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority, according to data collected by Fee-Only Investment Advisors.
3 min read29 Apr 2025EPFO withdrawal from ATM to become a reality soon. Here's how it will work
EPFO members may soon withdraw provident fund money through ATMs, thanks to the upcoming EPFO 3.0 software. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced this initiative, which aims to streamline access to funds and enhance service delivery for over 7 crore subscribers
1 min read5 Jan 2025Trapped in bureaucracy: The ordeal of recovering unclaimed shares in India
Navigating the maze of India’s Investor Education and Protection Fund often turns recovering unclaimed shares into a bureaucratic nightmare. Despite reforms, many investors remain trapped in outdated processes, while a lack of awareness leaves others unaware of their lost assets.
8 min read20 Sep 2024EPF: How to make correction in name, KYC and other details? A step-by-step guide
Earlier, employees’ provident fund (EPF) subscribers were supposed to submit a joint declaration form after getting it signed by the employer. But not anymore! They can fill the form and submit it online
2 min read1 Jun 2024How to claim dividends and shares through IEPF Form 5? A step-to-step guide
The process of claiming unclaimed dividends or shares through IEPF Form 5 involves filling in the form, attaching valid documents for verification, and submitting the form to the Nodal officer of the company for processing.
3 min read4 Jul 2023Want to reclaim your shares or dividend? Your online search ends at IEPF Authority
The Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) run by the Ministry of Commerce enables investors to reclaim their shares or dividend that they lost track of
1 min read15 May 2023How to claim unclaimed shares and dividend on IEPF Authority's website? A step-by-step guide
Investor Education Protection Fund authority is entrusted with a slew of tasks that also include making refunds of shares, unclaimed dividends, matured deposits and debentures to their rightful owners.
2 min read6 May 2023Unclaimed shares or money lying with IEPF? These are the steps to follow to reclaim them
Any individual whose unclaimed amount has been transferred by the company to IEPF can reclaim it. For this, the claimant is supposed to file form IEPF-5 along with other necessary documents.
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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