LIC, Asian Paints, HUL Among 35 Stocks Setting Reward Deadlines This Week
Source: Economictimes
Arth Insight · What this means for your wallet
- 35 companies including LIC and HUL are reaching their record dates for dividends and bonuses this week.
- Investors must own the shares before the record date to qualify for any announced rewards.
- The payouts include cash dividends, free bonus shares, and share buybacks.
Over 30 Indian companies, including blue-chip giants like LIC and Asian Paints, have set their record dates for dividends and bonus issues this week. Investors must hold these shares in their demat accounts by the specified dates to be eligible for these payouts.
- ▸35 companies including LIC and HUL are reaching their record dates for dividends and bonuses this week.
- ▸Investors must own the shares before the record date to qualify for any announced rewards.
- ▸The payouts include cash dividends, free bonus shares, and share buybacks.
- ▸Check individual ex-dates for each stock as the deadline varies by company.
- ✓35 companies including LIC and HUL are reaching their record dates for dividends and bonuses this week.
- ✓Investors must own the shares before the record date to qualify for any announced rewards.
- ✓The payouts include cash dividends, free bonus shares, and share buybacks.
- ✓Check individual ex-dates for each stock as the deadline varies by company.
It is a busy week ahead for retail investors in the Indian stock market. Approximately 35 companies are scheduled to reach their ‘record dates’ for various corporate actions, ranging from dividend payouts to bonus share issues and buybacks. For investors, this marks the final deadline to ensure they are on the company’s official list of shareholders to receive these benefits.
Major Names in the Spotlight
The list of companies rewarding their shareholders this week includes some of the biggest names on the Dalal Street. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Asian Paints, and IndusInd Bank are among the heavyweights that have fixed their record dates. These companies are widely held by retail investors, making this a crucial week for portfolio tracking.
Understanding the Record Date
In simple terms, the record date is the cutoff point set by a company to determine which shareholders are eligible for corporate benefits. If you own shares of LIC or Asian Paints on this specific day, you are entitled to the dividend or bonus shares they have announced. However, because of India’s 'T+1' settlement system—where it takes one business day for shares to reflect in your demat account after purchase—investors usually need to buy the stock at least one day before the 'ex-date' to be eligible.
Types of Rewards This Week
While the majority of the 35 companies are offering dividends—a portion of profits distributed in cash directly to your linked bank account—others are engaging in different corporate actions:
- Bonus Issues: These are additional shares given to existing shareholders for free, based on the number of shares they already own.
- Buybacks: Some companies may be looking to purchase their own shares back from the market, often at a premium to the current price, providing an exit opportunity for investors.
What Retail Investors Should Do
If you already hold these stocks, you don't need to take any specific action other than ensuring you don't sell them before the record date. If you are planning to buy these stocks specifically for the dividend or bonus, you must check the specific ex-date for each company. Buying a stock on or after the ex-date will not make you eligible for the current round of rewards.
While these payouts are an attractive way to earn passive income, financial experts suggest that investors should look at the long-term fundamentals of the company rather than buying a stock solely for a one-time dividend or bonus issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I buy the stock on the record date?
If you buy on the record date, you will generally not be eligible for the reward because it takes one business day (T+1) for the shares to be credited to your demat account.
Do I need to apply for these dividends or bonus shares?
No, you do not need to apply; if you are eligible, dividends are credited directly to your bank account and bonus shares are added to your demat account automatically.
Which big companies are involved this week?
Key companies include LIC, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Asian Paints, and IndusInd Bank among 35 others.
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