Record Date

Despite mixed global demand, major Indian IT firms like TCS and Infosys continue to reward shareholders with dividends. This earnings season highlighted cash-rich companies committed to returning capital, with varied payout strategies amidst economic uncertainties.

Tata Consultancy Services has set May 25 as the record date for a final dividend of ₹31 per share for FY26. Shareholders must own the stock before this date to qualify for the payout, which will be distributed on June 12, 2026.

Vedanta will have a price discovery session from 9:15 to 9:45 am tomorrow, 30 April, and normal trading will start from 10:00 AM at the ex-demerged price.

Trent Ltd., backed by Tata Group, set May 29, 2026, as the record date for its first bonus share issuance at a 1:2 ratio. Subject to approvals, shareholders will receive one bonus share for every two held. Trent also announced the record date for dividend payment.

Ahead of the Vedanta demerger record date, Vedanta's shares are expected to be volatile. Long-term investors may accumulate shares if valuations are appealing, while short-term traders should focus on the pre-record date rallyand ensure tight stop losses.

Vedanta will demerge its businesses into aluminium, merchant power, oil and gas and iron ore verticals into separate listed entities. As part of the spin-off, each shareholder will be allotted shares in the ratio of 1:1 for each demerged entity.

Vedanta demerger: Anil Agarwal-led mining major, Vedanta Limited, on Monday, 20 April, announced that its board has decided to make its proposed demerger effective from 1 May.

The board of LIC approved a 1:1 bonus share issuance, subject to shareholder approval. The move, aimed at rewarding its 20.90 lakh retail shareholders, will increase paid-up equity capital significantly while maintaining financial parameters.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has declared payout under its Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) option for its Medium-Term Bond Fund. Check record date, payout amount, availability and other details…

Chennai Petroleum Corporation declared an interim dividend of ₹8 per equity share for FY 2025-26, setting April 2 as the record date. The current dividend yield is approximately 0.50%, with payouts expected by April 25.