47 Firms Set Record Date: Big Dividends, Bonuses, Stock Split

BREAKING: Mega Corporate Action Wave Hits Market

MUMBAI, July 18, 2025 – A staggering 47 companies have set today (July 18) as the record date for dividends, bonus issues, stock splits, and demergers, marking one of the busiest corporate action days of 2025. Shareholders holding these stocks at market close today will qualify for benefits.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Dividend Titans:

MRF Ltd: Final dividend of ₹229/share (highest on the list).

Cummins India: ₹33.50/share

AstraZeneca Pharma: ₹32/share

Goodyear India: ₹23.90/share

Bharti Airtel: Final dividend of ₹16/share.

Small but Notable: Citadel Realty (₹0.50), Laxmi Organic (₹0.50), Mangalam Global (₹0.01).

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Special Dividends:

Indian Hume Pipe: Final (₹1.80) + Special (₹4.00) = ₹5.80/share total.
Intellect Design Arena: Final (₹4) + Special (₹3) = ₹7/share total.

Bonus Shares (4 companies):

IFGL Refractories: 1:1 (1 bonus share for every 1 held).

Motherson Sumi Wiring, Samvardhana Motherson, Bright Outdoor Media: 1:2 (1 bonus share for every 2 held).

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Stock Split:

Indo Thai Securities: 10:1 split (Face value reduced from ₹10 to ₹1 per share).

Demerger:

Valor Estate: Spin-off approved; shareholders to receive shares in the demerged entity.

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FULL DIVIDEND LIST

Company	Dividend (₹/share)	Type
Aegis Logistics	6.00	Regular
Afcons Infrastructure	2.50	Regular
AstraZeneca Pharma	32.00	Regular
Bharti Airtel	16.00	Final
Cummins India	33.50	Final
Dabur India	5.25	Final
Exide Industries	2.00	Final
HCL Technologies	3.50	Interim
Kotak Mahindra Bank	2.50	Final
MRF Ltd	229.00	Final
... 31 others

(Full list available via NSE/BSE filings)

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ANALYSIS & IMPACT

Investor Windfall: MRF’s ₹229/share dividend alone could distribute ₹3,000+ crore to shareholders.

Sector Spread: Auto (MRF, Motherson), Pharma (AstraZeneca), IT (HCL, Happiest Minds), FMCG (Dabur), Realty (Valor).

Trading Strategy: Stocks may see volatility due to price adjustments post-record date. Bonus issues and splits improve liquidity (e.g., Indo Thai’s 10:1 split).

Tax Note: Dividends taxed at source (TDS 10% if annual payout > ₹5,000).

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NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS

Eligibility: Hold shares in demat accounts by today’s closing.

Payout Timeline: Dividends typically credited in 30–45 days.

Bonus/Split Shares: New shares credited within 2 weeks post-record date.

Expert View: "Today’s record date cluster reflects robust corporate health. High dividends like MRF’s signal strong cash reserves, while demergers (Valor) unlock value."
– Raj Mehta, Portfolio Manager, CapitalTrust

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Source: NSE/BSE Corporate Announcements (July 18, 2025) | Reporting at 11:30 AM IST.

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