Unclaimed Deposits
Switched jobs and lost track of your old PF account? Govt explains how EPFO's e-portal can help
The government has revealed that the EPFO has developed an Aadhaar-based e-portal to help members trace old inoperative PF accounts, transfer balances to their active UAN or settle claims. The portal aims to reduce paperwork, improve transparency and simplify access to forgotten PF savings.
2 min read28 Jul 2026₹16,649 crore unclaimed in LIC and inactive EPF accounts: What Centre's latest update means for you
Over ₹16,649 crore lying in old LIC policies or inactive EPF accounts, says the Centre. Recovering dues requires checking past insurance, provident fund records, updating KYC and contact details, and responding to official reminders.
2 min read21 Jul 2026Unclaimed Financial Assets: How to check and claim your forgotten money from banks, mutual funds, insurance and NPS
India has ₹78,000 crore in unclaimed bank deposits, ₹14,000 crore in unclaimed insurance funds, and ₹3,000 crore in unclaimed mutual fund investments. So, let's find out the different types of unclaimed assets and how you can check whether any belong to you, and the steps to claim them.
5 min read4 Jun 2026RBI tells SC: 30 banks linked to UDGAM portal; PIL seeks wider integration, hearing on unified assets search on 19 May
RBI informed the Supreme Court that 30 banks are now integrated with the UDGAM portal, allowing legal heirs to search unclaimed deposits online. The PIL highlights the need for greater integration of assets such as post office deposits and insurance. The SC will hear the matter on 19 May.
2 min read6 May 2026Unclaimed 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 deposits: THIS amount lies in banks. Check which lender tops the list
Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Monday informed the Union Parliament that public and private banks are currently holding multi-crores in unclaimed deposits. Check which banks top the list.
1 min read29 Jul 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 2025Unclaimed deposits and dividends: Govt revamps corporate disclosure regime
Starting Tuesday, companies will find it easier to file detailed disclosures on unclaimed dividends, deposits, and share application refunds under a simplified reporting regime.
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