The upcoming week is packed with crucial corporate actions as several companies, including Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Housing & Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO), Sun TV, and GR Infraprojects, prepare for their ex-dates related to dividends, stock splits, and bonus share issuances. These corporate actions, scheduled between March 10-14, 2025, could significantly impact stock valuations and investor portfolios.

Why Investors Should Watch Ex-Dates Closely

The ex-date is the day when a stock trades without the value of a declared dividend or corporate action. Investors who buy shares on or after this date will not be eligible for the benefit. So, shareholders must purchase the stock at least a day before the record date to qualify. Given the recent stock market volatility, these upcoming corporate actions could trigger renewed investor interest and price movement in the affected stocks.

Full List of Upcoming Corporate Actions Day-wise

March 10, 2025(Monday)

• SBC Exports will issue bonus shares in a 1:2 ratio, meaning shareholders will receive 1 additional share for every 2 held.
• Jash Engineering has declared a 40% interim dividend, translating to a payout of Rs. 0.8 per share.

March 11, 2025(Tuesday)

• IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, a specialty chemical major, will execute a 1:5 stock split, reducing the face value from Rs. 10 to Rs. 2.
• Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) announced an interim dividend of Rs. 1.5 per share. Classified as a PSU Navratna stock, it ended at Rs 276 apiece on Friday with a rise of 1.19%.

March 13, 2025(Thursday)

• Mehai Technology, operating in the trading and distribution sector, will undergo a 1:10 stock split, reducing the face value from Rs. 10 to Rs. 1.
• Shalimar Agencies has also announced a stock split from Rs. 10 to Rs. 1.
• Shangar Decor will conduct a stock split from Rs. 5 to Rs. 1 to improve liquidity. Shares ended at Rs. 4.86, rising 0.41%.
• GR Infraprojects has announced a dividend of Rs. 12.50 per share for its shareholders.
• HUDCO (Housing And Urban Development Corp Ltd) has also announced a dividend payout; however, the amount will be announced on March 13th. Hudco shares ended in red on Friday at Rs. 82.00, dropping by 0.46%.
• Sun TV shares will ex-date on 13th March as Sun TV Network has declared an interim dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share.

How These Corporate Actions Affect Stocks

Corporate actions such as dividends, stock splits, and bonus issues have the potential to create substantial buying interest and volatility in stock prices. Dividend-paying stocks are often favored by long-term investors for consistent returns, while stock splits and bonus issues improve liquidity and attract retail investors. Given the current market fluctuations, investors should assess their portfolios and take advantage of these opportunities.