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Retrieve Old Infosys Limited Shares from IEPF with Kinheritance
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If you or your parents have invested in the shares of Infosys Limited, you might be sitting on a hidden treasure worth many lakhs / crores.
100 shares in Infosys Limited in 2004 is now roughly equivalent to 6,400 shares now worth Rs. 92,94,080/-.
Infosys Limited bonus / split history is as follows:
You can follow the below steps to retrieve Infosys Limited Shares:
- Physical Shares certificate in your name: Deposit it for Demat via your Depository Participant.
- Physical certificate in name of deceased parents: Apply for transmission of those shares in your name; company will issue a Letter of Entitlement. Deposit that for Demat.
- Lost Physical Share Certificate: Apply for duplicate certificate; company issues Letter of Confirmation; deposit for Demat.
- Shares in Inoperative Demat Account: Provide required KYC to the Depository Participant to reactivate the account.
- Shares transferred to IEPF Authority: File IEPF Form-5 online on IEPF portal, and submit physical form to Infosys Limited.
Contact Details
Nodal / Company Secretary / Compliance Officer
Infosys Limited
Registered Office: No. 44, Hosur Road, Electronics City, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560100, India.
Investor / Shareholder Queries & Financial Statements:
Jayesh Sanghrajka, Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +91-80-2852 1705
Sandeep Mahindroo, Financial Controller & Head – Investor Relations
AGS Manikantha, Company Secretary
📚 Case Study: Infosys Limited Share Recovery
Background: Mrs. Rao, an NRI investor, discovered her Infosys Limited shares had been moved to IEPF after years of unclaimed dividends.
Challenges Faced:
- Shares held in physical certificates
- Outdated address and bank details
- Legal heirship documentation required
Solution with Kinheritance:
- Filed Form IEPF‑5 on her behalf
- Drafted indemnity bonds and affidavits for missing certificates
- Coordinated with Infosys’s Registrar & Transfer Agent (RTA)
- Guided her family through heirship documentation with visual clarity
Outcome: Within 80 days, her shares were credited back to her demat account, securing her family’s financial legacy.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Why were my Infosys Limited shares transferred to IEPF? Shares are transferred 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? Usually 60–90 days, depending on document accuracy and company verification.
Q4. Can heirs claim Infosys 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 provides:
- Drafting of affidavits and indemnity bonds
- Coordination with nodal officers and RTAs
- Family‑centric documentation and visual guides for clarity
Registrar and Transfer Agents
KFin Technologies Limited
Unit – Infosys Limited, Selenium Tower B, Plot No 31 & 32, Gachibowli Financial District, Nanakramguda, Serilingampally Mandal, Hyderabad - 500 032, Telangana.
Contact Person: Ms. Shobha Anand (Vice President) Infosys
Toll-free number: 1800-309-4001 Email: einward.ris@kfintech.com
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
