Comfort Fincap Joins Nationwide Drive for Shareholder Updates

Comfort Fincap Ltd is participating in the 'Saksham Niveshak' campaign, a national initiative by the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA). The campaign runs from April 1 to July 9, 2026, aiming to help shareholders update their essential details and claim any unpaid or unclaimed dividends.

Essential Steps for Shareholders

Shareholders are urged to provide updated information to Comfort Fincap or its Registrar and Transfer Agent, Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd. This includes crucial details such as PAN, nomination preferences, current contact information, and bank account details. Completing these updates ensures shareholders can receive future dividends and other corporate benefits directly and without delay.

Why This Matters to Investors

This campaign presents a valuable opportunity for shareholders to ensure they receive their rightful dividends and that their contact information is current. By acting now, investors can prevent their unclaimed funds from being transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), from which recovery can be a more complicated process. For Comfort Fincap, this initiative demonstrates a commitment to good governance and supporting its investor base.

Background on the 'Saksham Niveshak' Campaign

The 'Saksham Niveshak' campaign is a recurring initiative from the IEPFA, an arm of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Its core mission is to boost financial literacy among investors and strengthen investor protection mechanisms across the country.

Past Reminders and Industry Efforts

Comfort Fincap has previously alerted shareholders about unclaimed dividends, particularly for the financial year 2017-18, and the upcoming transfer to the IEPF if not claimed. Other listed companies, including Hindalco Industries Limited and Tata Investment Corporation Limited, have also participated in similar drives, highlighting a broader regulatory push for improved investor engagement on matters of unclaimed funds.

Risks of Inaction

Shareholders who fail to update their details and claim entitlements during the campaign period risk having their unpaid or unclaimed dividends transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). This process makes it more difficult to retrieve those funds later.

Campaign Timeline

The 'Saksham Niveshak' campaign is active from April 1, 2026, through July 9, 2026.