Reclaim Old Axis Bank Limited Shares from IEPF with Kinheritance

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If you or your parents have invested in the shares of Axis Bank Limited, you might be sitting on a hidden treasure worth many lakhs / crores.

100 shares in Axis Bank Limited in 2014 is now equivalent to 500 shares now worth ₹ 5,67,000/-.

Axis Bank Limited’s split / bonus history is as follows:

Worked example:

• If someone had 100 shares in 2014, then:
  
  

1. After the 2014 5-for-1 split, those 100 shares became 500 shares.
   
   

• Current market price (as of 29th September, 2025) is about ₹ 1,134 per share.
  
  

• So, 500 shares × ₹ 1,134 = ₹ 5,67,000 for original 100 shares from 2014.

You can follow the below steps to retrieve Axis Bank Limited Shares:

1. Physical Shares certificate in your name: Directly deposit the same for Demat with your Depository Participant.

2. Physical Shares certificate in the name of deceased Parents: Apply for transmission of shares in your name to the company; the company will issue the Letter of Entitlement. Deposit the Letter of Entitlement for Demat with your Depository Participants.

3. Lost Physical Share Certificate: Apply for duplicate shares from the company; the company issues a Letter of Confirmation. Deposit the same for Demat with your Depository Participants.

4. Shares in Inoperative Demat Account: Submit required KYC documents with the Depository Participant to re-activate the Demat account.

5. Shares transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority: File IEPF Form-5 online on the IEPF Portal, and submit the physical form to Axis Bank Limited.
   
   

Contact Details

Nodal / Company Secretary / Compliance Officer
Axis Bank Limited
Registered Office: “TRISHUL”, Third Floor, Opp. Samartheshwar Temple, Law Garden, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad – 380006, Gujarat, India.
Corporate Office: ‘Axis House’, C-2, Wadia International Centre, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli, Mumbai – 400025, Maharashtra, India.

Compliance / Investor Relations Contacts:

• Mr. Sandeep Poddar ‒ Company Secretary (also Nodal Officer under IEPF)
  
  

• Deputy Nodal Officer: Mr. Amol Chitnavis
  
  

• For investor relations: Email: investor.relations@axisbank.com

📚 Case Study: Axis Bank Limited Share Recovery with Kinheritance

Background: Mr. Mehta, a retired banker, realized his Axis Bank Limited shares had been moved to IEPF after years of unclaimed dividends.

Challenges Faced:

• Original share certificates misplaced

• Outdated KYC documents

• Complex legal procedures felt overwhelming

Solution with Kinheritance:

• Filed Form IEPF‑5 on his behalf

• Drafted indemnity bonds and affidavits for missing certificates

• Coordinated with Axis Bank’s Registrar & Transfer Agent (RTA)

• Provided a step‑by‑step visual guide for his family

Outcome: Within 75 days, his shares were credited back to his demat account, restoring his financial security and family legacy.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Why were my Axis Bank Limited shares transferred to IEPF? Shares are moved if dividends remain unclaimed for seven consecutive years.

Q2. What documents are required for recovery?

• Form IEPF‑5 acknowledgement

• Indemnity bond and advance receipt

• Original share certificates (if available)

• KYC documents (PAN, Aadhaar, bank proof, demat details)

• Proof of entitlement (dividend warrants, statements)

Q3. How long does the recovery process take? Typically 60–90 days, depending on document accuracy and company verification.

Q4. Can heirs claim Axis Bank shares from IEPF? Yes. Legal heirs must provide a succession certificate, probate order, or heir affidavit along with the claim.

Q5. How does Kinheritance help? Kinheritance bridges the gap by:

• Drafting affidavits and indemnity bonds

• Coordinating with nodal officers and RTAs

• Offering clarity through visual guides and family‑centric documentation

Registrar and Transfer Agents
KFin Technologies Limited
Unit : Axis Bank Limited
Selenium Building, Tower-B, Plot No. 31 & 32, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Serilingampally Mandal, Hyderabad - 500032, Telangana, India.
Email: einward.ris@kfintech.com
Toll-free: 1800-3094-001

Kinheritance is specialized in helping clients recover / retrieve old physical shares. For more information contact us at +91-8147099290 or care@kinheritance.com 

Posted On: 2026-04-26