LIC, Asian Paints & More: 35 Stocks to Turn Ex-Record Date This Week

Investors in the Indian equity markets face a busy week as approximately 35 companies, including blue-chip giants like LIC and Asian Paints, have set record dates for various corporate actions. From lucrative dividends to bonus issues and massive buybacks, this week offers significant opportunities for shareholders to enhance their portfolio value.

High-Value Dividends from Blue-Chip Giants

Tuesday, June 23, stands out as a major day for dividend seekers, featuring several market heavyweights. Asian Paints leads the pack with a substantial final dividend of ₹23 per share. Following closely is Hindustan Unilever (HUL), which has announced a final dividend of ₹22 per share.

Other notable dividend payouts scheduled for Tuesday include:

  • Tata Power: ₹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

LIC and IndusInd Bank Lead Thursday’s Corporate Actions

Thursday, June 25, is another pivotal day for large-cap investors. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) will turn ex-record date for a final dividend of ₹10 per share. Banking major IndusInd Bank is also scheduled to pay a final dividend of ₹1.5 per share.

The highest dividend payout among Thursday's cohort comes from Supreme Industries, which is distributing ₹25 per share. Other significant announcements include Care Ratings at ₹14 per share, Nippon Life India AMC at ₹12.5 per share, and Alkyl Amines Chemicals at ₹10 per share.

Bonus Issues and Major Buybacks to Watch

Beyond cash dividends, investors should keep a close eye on Wednesday, June 24, for non-cash corporate actions and capital returns. ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India has fixed this day for its 5:1 bonus issue, which increases the total number of shares held by investors.

Additionally, Wednesday is the critical record date for Bajaj Auto’s massive ₹5,633 crore share buyback. Shareholders must hold their positions by this date to be eligible to participate in this significant capital return program.

Summary of Key Dates and Actions

Para quienes gestionan una cartera diversificada, la semana se estructura de la siguiente manera:

  • Lunes (22 de junio): Pagos anticipados de dividendos de DMR Engineering (₹0.14), Panasonic Carbon India (₹12) y Sangam India (₹2).
  • Martes (23 de junio): Día de dividendos de alto volumen para Asian Paints, HUL y Tata Power.
  • Miércoles (24 de junio): Enfoque en la emisión de acciones gratuitas de ZF Commercial y la recompra de acciones de Bajaj Auto.
  • Jueves (25 de junio): Día de dividendos de pesos pesados para LIC, IndusInd Bank y Supreme Industries.

Conclusiones clave

  • Acciones corporativas diversificadas: Esta semana presenta una combinación de dividendos de alto valor (Asian Paints, HUL), emisiones de acciones gratuitas (ZF Commercial) y recompras a gran escala (Bajaj Auto).
  • Requisito de elegibilidad: Para calificar para cualquiera de estos beneficios, los inversores deben asegurarse de que las acciones estén en sus cuentas demat en la fecha de registro específica mencionada para cada empresa, o antes de dicha fecha.
  • Líderes en pagos principales: Supreme Industries (₹25) y Asian Paints (₹23) son los que más destacan en cuanto a montos de dividendos por acción esta semana.