IEPFA Proposes Faster Payouts for Low-Value Claims

Many people in India have Unclaimed shares and dividends without knowing it. Over time, these are transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority.

To get this money back, investors or their families must apply through IEPF Form 5, but the process is usually slow and confusing.

Now, IEPFA has proposed a new rule to make small claims faster.

IEPF proposes faster payouts for low-value unclaimed shares and dividends in India

What is changing?

For low-value claims:

  • Only company verification will be required

  • No extra IEPFA checks

  • Settlement within 30 days

What is a low-value claim?

  • Physical shares up to ₹5 lakh

  • Demat shares up to ₹15 lakh

  • Dividends up to ₹10,000

Why this is good?

This will:

  • Reduce paperwork

  • Save time

  • Help senior citizens and families

  • Make recovery easier

Final thought

This new rule means faster and simpler recovery of small unclaimed investments, without long waiting and stress.