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Viji Finance Limited has issued an important update for shareholders holding physical shares. They must now submit updated PAN, KYC, and bank account details to the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA), Ankit Consultancy Private Limited. This requirement stems from SEBI regulations aimed at digitizing financial transactions and improving regulatory adherence for all listed companies.
SEBI requires companies to make all dividend and other corporate payments electronically. Physical shareholders who do not provide the necessary details by the deadline may miss out on these electronic payments. Furthermore, failing to update information can disrupt the processing of service requests like share transfers or address changes with the RTA.
Shareholders need to contact Ankit Consultancy Private Limited to submit their Permanent Account Number (PAN), Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation, valid bank account information, and nomination details. These updates are mandatory for regulatory compliance and to ensure smooth communication and payment processing from the company.
Shareholders who fail to submit the required details might not receive dividend, interest, or redemption payments. Service requests submitted to the RTA could also be affected, and there might be delays in updating shareholder records.
While most large companies have transitioned to electronic shares, smaller listed firms or those with many physical shareholders often face similar compliance drives. SEBI's ongoing focus on digitizing shareholder services means these requirements are becoming standard across the financial sector to ensure consistency and compliance.
Looking ahead, investors will want to see physical shareholders submitting their required documents promptly. It will also be important to monitor how efficiently the RTA processes these updates and if there is any further communication from Viji Finance or SEBI regarding deadlines or procedures. Tracking the number of shareholders successfully updating their details will also be key.