Many of the unclaimed investments lying in India were brought by people of other nationalities, who came to India during the early 20th century at the time of the British rule.
- Africans
- Europeans
- Americans
- Canadians
- Nepalese
- Burmese
After the British rule ended, many went back to their home countries. There still lie unclaimed shares in their names, even though they may have changed their address or passed away.