LIC, Asian Paints, and HUL: 35 Stocks Set for Dividends and Bonuses

A significant wave of corporate actions is hitting the Indian equity markets this week, with approximately 35 companies scheduled to turn ex-record date. From high-value dividends to bonus issues and massive buybacks, investors must ensure their holdings are in their demat accounts by the specific record dates to qualify for these benefits.

Tuesday's Dividend Heavyweights: Asian Paints and HUL Lead

Tuesday, June 23, marks a busy day for dividend seekers, featuring several blue-chip companies. Asian Paints stands out with the highest dividend payout among the early week group, offering a final dividend of ₹23 per share. Following closely is consumer goods giant Hindustan Unilever (HUL), which will distribute ₹22 per share.

Other notable dividend announcements for Tuesday include:

  • Tata Power Company: ₹2.5 per share
  • Thyrocare Technologies: ₹7 per share
  • The Indian Hotels Company: ₹3.25 per share
  • Anand Rathi Share & Stock Brokers & Dalmia Bharat: ₹5 per share each

Mid-Week Activity: Bonus Issues and Bajaj Auto Buyback

Wednesday, June 24, shifts the focus from pure cash payouts to capital restructuring and buybacks. ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India has fixed this date for its 5:1 bonus issue, which will increase the number of shares held by eligible investors.

Crucially, Wednesday is also the record date to determine eligibility for Bajaj Auto’s massive ₹5,633 crore share buyback program. Additionally, Wheels India and Shankar Buildpro will turn ex-dividend, with payouts of ₹9.14 and ₹5 per share, respectively.

Thursday's Big Movers: LIC and Supreme Industries

The momentum continues on Thursday, June 25, with several large-cap entities hitting their record dates. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is set to pay a final dividend of ₹10 per share, while IndusInd Bank will distribute ₹1.5 per share.

The standout performer for Thursday in terms of per-share value is Supreme Industries, which will pay a substantial final dividend of ₹25 per share. Other significant payouts scheduled for Thursday include:

  • Care Ratings: ₹14 per share
  • Nippon Life India AMC: ₹12.5 per share
  • Alkyl Amines Chemicals: ₹10 per share
  • Allied Blenders and Distillers: ₹5.4 per share
  • Dr Lal Pathlabs: ₹4 per share

Comprender las fechas de registro para los inversores

Para los inversores en la India, es vital distinguir entre la fecha ex (ex-date) y la fecha de registro (record date). Para ser elegible para cualquiera de los dividendos, acciones de bonificación o recompras mencionados, un inversor debe poseer las acciones en su cuenta demat en la fecha de registro designada por la empresa. Debido a que el proceso de liquidación en la India sigue un ciclo T+1, los inversores generalmente deben comprar la acción al menos un día hábil antes de la fecha ex-dividendo para asegurar que figuren en los libros de la empresa para la fecha de registro.

Puntos clave

  • Dividendos de alto valor: Los inversores deben tener en cuenta los altos pagos por acción de Supreme Industries (₹25), Asian Paints (₹23) y HUL (₹22).
  • Reestructuración de capital: ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems emitirá un bono de 5:1, y Bajaj Auto procederá con una recompra de ₹5,633 crore esta semana.
  • Requisito de elegibilidad: Para beneficiarse de estas acciones corporativas, los accionistas deben mantener las acciones respectivas en sus cuentas demat para las fechas de registro específicas mencionadas para cada empresa.