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Reclaim Old Reliance Industries Shares with Kinheritance
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If you or your parents have invested in the shares of Reliance Industries Limited, you might be sitting on a hidden treasure worth many lakhs / crores.
50 shares in Reliance Industries in 1980 is now equivalent to 2048 Shares now worth Rs. 27 Lacs. Reliance Industries Limited has given bonus shares 6 times as per below.
|
Year |
Bonus/ Split Ratio |
Original Shares |
Additional Shares |
Total Shares |
|
1980 |
3:5 |
50 |
30 |
80 |
|
1983 |
3:5 |
80 |
48 |
128 |
|
1997 |
1:1 |
128 |
128 |
256 |
|
2009 |
1:1 |
256 |
256 |
512 |
|
2017 |
1:1 |
512 |
512 |
1024 |
|
2024 |
1:1 |
1024 |
1024 |
2048 |
In addition, you would have got Jio Financials Limited shares for each share of Reliance Industries in 2024 (i.e. 1024 shares in the above examples)
You can follow the below steps to retrieve Reliance Industries Shares:
Physical Shares certificate of in your name: Directly deposit the same for Demat with your Depository Participants.
Physical Shares certificate in the name of deceased Parents: Apply for transmission of shares in your name to the company, company will issue the Letter of Entitlement. Deposit the Letter of Entitlement for Demat with your Depository Participants.
Lost Physical Share Certificate: Apply for duplicate shares to the company, company will issue the Letter of Confirmation, deposit the same for Demat with your Depository Participants.
Shares in Inoperative Demat Account: Submit KYC documents with the Depository Participants to re-activate the Demat Account.
Shares transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority: Online File IEPF Form-5 available on the IEPF Portal and submit the physical form to the Reliance Industries Limited.
Contact Reliance Industries Limited
KFin Technologies Limited
Unit: Reliance Industries Limited
Selenium Tower B
Plot 31-32, Gachibowli, Financial District
Nanakramguda, Hyderabad - 500 032
+1800 309 4001
📖 Case Study: Recovering Reliance Shares
Background
Mrs. Mehta from Pune discovered her late husband had invested in Reliance Industries in the 1990s. The family held 200 physical shares, but the certificates were misplaced.
Challenge
• Certificates lost.
• Shares partly transferred to IEPF.
Solution by Kinheritance
1. Applied for duplicate share certificates from Reliance.
2. Assisted in filing IEPF Form-5 for transferred shares.
3. Coordinated with Reliance’s Registrar & Transfer Agent for smooth processing.
Outcome
• Successfully reclaimed 200 shares, valued at several lakhs.
• Family restored financial legacy with professional support.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Can I reclaim Reliance shares if the certificate is lost?
Yes. Apply for a duplicate certificate. Reliance will issue a Letter of Confirmation for Demat.
Q2. How do I know if my Reliance shares are in IEPF?
Check the IEPF website by entering your name and company details.
Q3. What documents are needed for transmission of shares?
Death certificate, succession certificate, or probate, along with identity proofs.
Q4. How long does the recovery process take?
Usually 3–6 months, depending on whether shares are physical, Demat, or transferred to IEPF.
Q5. Why choose Kinheritance?
We provide end-to-end support, handling legal documentation, company coordination, and IEPF claims, ensuring a smooth recovery process.
📞 Contact Kinheritance
At Kinheritance, we specialize in helping families reclaim old Reliance Industries shares and restore their financial legacy.
📞 +91-8147099290
📧 care@kinheritance.com
Posted On: 2026-03-13
