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05 May 2025

Major Companies Set To Trade Ex-Dividend This Week

Investors should note significant dividend announcements and stock splits from leading firms.

As the week of May 5, 2025, unfolds, numerous companies are set to trade ex-dividend, marking an exciting time for shareholders. Investors should pay close attention to the announcements made by several firms regarding their interim dividends and stock splits, which can significantly impact their portfolios.

Among the notable companies, Oberoi Realty Limited is declaring an interim dividend of ₹2 per share. On Friday, May 2, 2025, the company’s share price closed at ₹1,629.60, reflecting a market capitalization of ₹59,252.62 crore. This dividend represents a 20 percent payout over the face value of ₹10 per share, with the record date set for May 5, 2024. The dividend yield stands at 0.49 percent.

PTC India Limited is also in the spotlight, with its shares closing at ₹180.50 on the same day, marking a market capitalization of ₹5,342.95 crore. The company is issuing an interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share, which is a 50 percent payout over the face value of ₹10, with the record date also set for May 5, 2024. Investors can expect a dividend yield of 4.26 percent from this payout.

Another key player, CRISIL Limited, reported a closing share price of ₹4,641.80 on May 2, 2025, with a market cap of ₹33,945.49 crore. The company is set to declare an interim dividend of ₹8 per equity share, a staggering payout of 800 percent over the face value of Re. 1. The record date for this dividend is scheduled for May 7, 2024, and the dividend yield is 1.14 percent.

Sundram Fasteners Limited is issuing an interim dividend of ₹4.2 per equity share, representing a 420 percent payout over the face value of Re. 1. The company’s shares closed at ₹915.35 on May 2, 2025, giving it a market capitalization of ₹19,234.10 crore. The record date for this dividend is also May 7, 2024, with a yield of 0.77 percent.

Varun Beverages Limited, which closed at ₹523.70 per share, is declaring an interim dividend of ₹0.5 per equity share, a 25 percent payout over the face value of ₹2. With a market capitalization of ₹1,77,108.31 crore, the record date for this dividend is set for May 7, 2024, and the yield is 0.19 percent.

Oracle Financial Services Software Limited is making headlines with its highest dividend announcement of ₹265 per share, which translates to a remarkable 5,300 percent payout over the face value of ₹5. The company’s share price closed at ₹8,696.40 on May 2, 2025, and its market cap stands at ₹75,549.84 crore. The record date for this dividend is May 8, 2024, with a dividend yield of 3.03 percent.

Investors should also note that Anand Rathi Wealth Limited is issuing an interim dividend of ₹7 per equity share, which is a 140 percent payout over the face value of ₹5. The company’s shares closed at ₹1,719.65, with a market capitalization of ₹14,276.64 crore. The record date for this dividend is May 9, 2024, and the yield is 0.62 percent.

Bajaj Finance Limited is declaring a special dividend of ₹12 per equity share, a 600 percent payout over the face value of ₹2. Its shares closed at ₹8,862.25 on May 2, 2025, with a market cap of ₹5,50,726.80 crore. The record date for this special dividend is also May 9, 2024, with a yield of 0.52 percent.

Laurus Labs Limited is set to declare an interim dividend of ₹0.8 per equity share, a 40 percent payout over the face value of ₹2. The company’s shares closed at ₹619.70, giving it a market capitalization of ₹33,417.48 crore. The record date is May 9, 2024, with a yield of 0.20 percent.

Bank of Maharashtra will also be declaring a final dividend of ₹1.5 per equity share, which is a 15 percent payout over the face value of ₹10. The company’s shares closed at ₹50.64 on May 2, 2025, with a market capitalization of ₹38,950.03 crore. The record date for this dividend is May 9, 2024, yielding 2.95 percent.

Transformers and Rectifiers India Limited is issuing a final dividend of ₹0.2 per equity share, representing a 20 percent payout over the face value of Re. 1. The company’s share price closed at ₹496.05 on May 2, 2025, with a market cap of ₹14,889.73 crore. The record date for this dividend is also May 9, 2024, with a yield of 0.04 percent.

UCO Bank is declaring a final dividend of ₹0.39 per equity share, which is a 3.9 percent payout over the face value of ₹10. The bank’s shares closed at ₹31.54 on May 2, 2025, reflecting a market capitalization of ₹39,549.77 crore. The record date for this dividend is May 9, 2024, yielding 1.24 percent.

In addition to these dividend announcements, Info Edge (India) Limited is undergoing a stock split, where one share of face value ₹10 will be split into five shares of face value ₹2. The record date for this stock split is set for May 7, 2024.

As the week progresses, shareholders must be vigilant about these announcements and the potential impacts on their investments. The ex-dividend date, when stocks no longer carry the value of the upcoming dividend, is crucial for investors looking to benefit from these payouts. For those considering investment decisions, consulting with financial advisors is highly recommended to navigate this dynamic landscape.