Saksham Niveshak: Cochin Shipyard’s 100-Day Initiative to Assist Shareholders with KYC Updates and Dividend Claims

New Delhi:— Public sector enterprise Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has rolled out a special 100-day investor outreach campaign, titled ‘Saksham Niveshak’, aimed at assisting shareholders in updating essential records and recovering unclaimed dividends. The initiative runs from July 28 to November 6, 2025, under the guidance of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

The campaign is designed to ensure that shareholders do not lose access to dividends or shares due to outdated or incomplete records, a key step in improving investor awareness and protection.

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Key Objectives of the Campaign

The ‘Saksham Niveshak’ initiative focuses on helping shareholders:

• Update KYC details, including:
  
  • Bank account mandates
    
  • Nominee registration
    
  • Contact information (email ID, mobile number, and residential address)
    
• Claim unpaid or unclaimed dividends, and thereby prevent the transfer of dividends and corresponding shares to the IEPF.
  

To assist in this effort, Cochin Shipyard has published the list of shareholders whose shares or dividends are scheduled for transfer to the IEPF. This list is available on the company’s official website: Cochin Shipyard IEPF Details

Shareholder Support & Tools

To streamline the process, shareholders can:

• Use the SWAYAM portal to register and track their requests in real time.
  
• Approach their respective Depository Participant (DP) to complete incomplete KYC formalities by following the prescribed regulatory procedure.
  

Strengthening Investor Engagement

This outreach campaign reflects Cochin Shipyard’s commitment to transparent governance and proactive shareholder engagement. By helping investors retain their entitlements and stay updated with compliance requirements, CSL aligns itself with national efforts to bolster financial literacy and investor rights.

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About Cochin Shipyard Limited

Cochin Shipyard Limited is India’s largest shipbuilding and maintenance facility, headquartered in Kochi, Kerala. Established in 1972, CSL is a Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The company specializes in building and repairing a wide range of vessels including defense ships, offshore platforms, and commercial ships. CSL plays a pivotal role in India’s maritime infrastructure development and contributes significantly to the nation’s defence preparedness through strategic contracts with the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.