Dividend and Bonus Alert: 35 Stocks Including LIC and Asian Paints Turn Ex-Record Date

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

Mid-Week Dividend Heavyweights: Asian Paints and HUL Lead

Tuesday, June 23, stands out as a major day for dividend seekers, featuring several blue-chip companies. Asian Paints has emerged as a top performer in terms of payout, announcing a final dividend of Rs 23 per share. Following closely is consumer goods giant Hindustan Unilever (HUL), which will distribute Rs 22 per share.

Other notable dividend payouts scheduled for Tuesday include:

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

Special Corporate Actions: Bonus Issues and Bajaj Auto Buyback

Wednesday, June 24, moves beyond simple dividends to include more complex corporate maneuvers. ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India has fixed this day as the record date for a significant 5:1 bonus issue, offering additional shares to existing shareholders.

Furthermore, Wednesday is a critical deadline for Bajaj Auto investors. The company has fixed this date to determine eligibility for its massive Rs 5,633 crore share buyback program. Investors looking to participate in this capital return scheme must ensure their eligibility is confirmed by this cutoff.

Thursday’s Major Payouts: LIC and Supreme Industries

The momentum continues into Thursday, June 25, with heavyweights like Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and IndusInd Bank turning ex-record date. LIC is set to pay a final dividend of Rs 10 per share, while IndusInd Bank will distribute Rs 1.5 per share.

In terms of pure value per share, Supreme Industries leads the Thursday pack with a substantial final dividend of Rs 25 per share. Other significant payouts on this day include:

  • Care Ratings: Rs 14 per share
  • Nippon Life India AMC: Rs 12.5 per share
  • Alkyl Amines Chemicals: Rs 10 per share
  • Dr Lal Pathlabs: Rs 4 per share

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जैसे-जैसे ये कॉर्पोरेट एक्शन सामने आ रहे हैं, खुदरा और संस्थागत निवेशकों के लिए यह याद रखना महत्वपूर्ण है कि "ex-record date" का अर्थ है कि स्टॉक बिना लाभांश (dividend) या बोनस के मूल्य के ट्रेड किया जाएगा। इन लाभों के लिए पात्र होने के लिए, शेयरों का निर्दिष्ट रिकॉर्ड तिथि (record date) पर या उससे पहले निवेशक के डीमैट खाते में होना अनिवार्य है। इस संक्षिप्त अवधि में 35 कंपनियां शामिल हैं, इसलिए इन मूल्य-वर्धक आयोजनों से चूकने से बचने के लिए विशिष्ट तिथियों के आधार पर अपने पोर्टफोलियो की जांच करना अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है।

मुख्य बातें

  • उच्चतम लाभांश प्रतिफल (Top Dividend Yields): Asian Paints (Rs 23) और Supreme Industries (Rs 25) इस सप्ताह प्रति शेयर सबसे अधिक लाभांश देने वाली कंपनियों में शामिल हैं।
  • बोनस और बायबैक (Bonus & Buybacks): निवेशकों को 5:1 बोनस के लिए ZF Commercial Vehicle और Rs 5,633 करोड़ के बायबैक पात्रता के लिए Bajaj Auto पर नज़र रखनी चाहिए।
  • समय का महत्व (Timing is Critical): इनमें से किसी भी कार्रवाई के लिए पात्र होने के लिए, प्रत्येक कंपनी के लिए निर्धारित विशिष्ट रिकॉर्ड तिथि तक आपके डीमैट खाते में शेयर होने चाहिए।