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| Investor's Name | Father's Name | Address | No. of Shares | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Funaki | Kenzo Tanaka | New ColXXXXXXXXXXXXA,270,65AXXX | 27 | 23,245 |
| Mei Ito | Naomi Singh | New ColXXXXXXXXXXXXC,290,65AXXX | 56 | 23,245 |
| Saanvi Desai | Aisha Adebayo | New ColXXXXXXXXXXXXE,300,65AXXX | 67 | 23,245 |
| Kenzo Tanaka | Hiroshi Sato | New ColXXXXXXXXXXXXG,310,65AXXX | 12 | 23,245 |
| Aaliyah Zizou | Emilia Rossi | New ColXXXXXXXXXXXXI,320,65AXXX | 22 | 23,245 |
Simple meanings of common terms used in share recovery, IEPF claims,
transmission, and demat processes.
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A written statement confirmed by oath/affirmation. Used to declare facts in cases like lost<br /> certificates, name mismatch, or legal heir claims.
Proof of your active bank account (usually a cancelled cheque or bank statement first page). Used for dividend credit and claim payments.
A corporate action where a company gives additional shares to shareholders for free in a fixed ratio (example: 1:1). Old holdings may have missed tracking of bonus shares.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited. One of India's two depositories that holds demat shares electronically (the other is NSDL).
The person applying for recovery/transfer of shares/dividends (shareholder, nominee, or legal heir).
Any company event that impacts shareholders—bonus, split, rights issue, dividend, merger, etc. Important because it can change share quantity/entitlement.
Short for "dematerialized." Means shares are held electronically in a demat account instead of paper certificates.
When a company’s shares are removed from the stock exchange and stop trading there. (Different from “suspended”.)
A payout by a company to shareholders (usually into a bank account). If dividends remain unclaimed for long, it may trigger IEPF transfer (case-based).
Old-style dividend proof (often a paper instrument or advice). Useful as evidence of shareholding when certificates/folio details are missing.
Depository Participant ID. A part of your demat account identity used along with Client ID (common in NSDL format).
A replacement certificate issued when original physical share certificates are lost or damaged, subject to documentation and verification.
A unique number used to identify a shareholder's holding in physical share form (or old company records). Very important for tracing and claim routing.
Investor Education and Protection Fund. A government fund where certain unclaimed dividends (and related shares) may be transferred after a long period. Claims from IEPF require a structured documentation process.
A document where the claimant agrees to protect the company/RTA from loss if a claim later turns out to be incorrect (common in lost certificate and certain claim cases).
International Securities Identification Number. A unique ID for a specific security (share). Helpful in demat tracking and identifying the exact company/security.
When shares are held in more than one name (e.g., husband & wife). Joint holding creates special cases when one holder is deceased or name deletion is needed.
Know Your Customer. Your identity/address details used for verification (PAN, address proof, etc.). KYC mismatch is a common reason for delays.
A person legally entitled to a deceased shareholder's assets. Legal heir claims often require transmission planning and case-based documentation.
A court-issued document authorizing someone to manage the estate of a deceased person when a will is absent or probate is not applicable (case-based).
When the name in company/RTA records does not match PAN/Aadhaar/passport, often due to spelling/initials/surname changes. Needs planned correction proofs
A person nominated by the shareholder to receive shares after their death. Nominee cases are often simpler than non-nominee cases (documentation still case-based).
National Securities Depository Limited. One of India’s two depositories that holds demat shares electronically (the other is CDSL).
Permanent Account Number. A key identity document required for most investor recovery, demat, and claim processes.
Shares held in paper certificate form (not in demat). Often require demat conversion, duplicate certificate support, and/or mismatch resolution.
A court process that validates a will. Probate may be required in some inheritance cases (case-based).
A corporate action where existing shareholders are offered the chance to buy additional shares, usually at a discounted price, in a fixed ratio.
The agency that maintains shareholder records for a company and processes investor requests like transmission, name correction, demat requests, and dividend-related updates.
A paper proof of ownership of shares (physical holding). If lost/damaged, a duplicate certificate process may be needed.
When the signature in old company/RTA records differs from the current signature. Very common in old holdings and needs planned resolution.
A corporate action that increases the number of shares by reducing face value (example: 1 share becomes 10 shares). Old physical holders may miss tracking
A court-issued certificate that authorizes legal heirs to claim debts/securities of a deceased person (case-based; not always mandatory).
A person who guarantees responsibility (used in some lost certificate cases, depending on<br /> requirements). Not required in every case.
Transfer of shares from a deceased shareholder to nominee/legal heirs. Often the first step before demat or IEPF claim in death cases.
Voluntary transfer of shares from one living person to another (different from transmission, which is after death).
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