Dividend Alert: Last Chance to Buy HDFC Bank and 15 Other Stocks
Investors looking to capture upcoming corporate payouts face a critical deadline today. A total of 16 stocks, including blue-chip giants like HDFC Bank and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, are set to turn ex-dividend on Friday, June 19, representing cumulative payouts worth nearly ₹248 per share.
Understanding the T+1 Settlement Deadline
Under SEBI’s current T+1 settlement cycle, timing is everything for dividend eligibility. To ensure that shares are credited to a demat account by the record date, investors must purchase the securities at least one trading day prior to the ex-date. Consequently, today serves as the final opportunity for retail and institutional investors to secure their eligibility for the scheduled dividend payments.
Top Dividend Performers: HDFC Bank and Tata Motors PV
Among the high-profile names, HDFC Bank stands out with a recommended final dividend of ₹13 per share (face value ₹1) for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. This brings the total dividend for FY26 to ₹15.50 per equity share. The banking major currently maintains a healthy dividend yield of 3.42%.
In the automotive sector, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) has recommended a final dividend of ₹3 per share for FY26. Eligible shareholders can expect these payments on or before July 14. The company has a consistent track record, having declared 20 dividends since July 2002.
High-Payout Stocks and Special Dividends
While the big banks dominate headlines, several other companies are offering significant per-share payouts:
- Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India: Leading the pack with a substantial final dividend of ₹75 per share.
- Indiamart Intermesh: Offering a combined payout consisting of a ₹30 special dividend and a ₹30 final dividend.
- Polycab India: Providing a final dividend of ₹47 per share.
- Tata Communications: Set to turn ex-dividend for a payout of ₹17.5 per share, boasting a dividend yield of 1.29%.
- HDFC Life Insurance: Has fixed Friday as the record date for a final dividend of ₹2.1 per share, payable on or after July 20.
Other notable mentions include Corona Remedies (₹10), India Shelter Finance Corporation (₹10), and Torrent Power (₹5).
Additional Corporate Actions to Watch
Beyond dividends, the market is seeing significant capital restructuring. Deepak Builders & Engineers India has fixed Friday as the record date for a 1:10 stock split. Additionally, String Metaverse will turn ex-date tomorrow for a bonus issue in the ratio of 2:9. Investors should monitor these movements closely as they impact share liquidity and valuation.
Key Takeaways
- Critical Deadline: Today is the final trading day to buy these 16 stocks to ensure eligibility for dividends due to the T+1 settlement rule.
- Major Payouts: Sanofi Consumer Healthcare leads with ₹75 per share, while Indiamart Intermesh offers a total of ₹60 through special and final dividends.
- Diversified Actions: The window includes not just dividends but also significant corporate actions like stock splits (Deepak Builders) and bonus issues (String Metaverse).