Upcoming Dividends, Bonus and Splits in May

Upcoming dividends and bonus issues in May: A busy period lies ahead for the Indian stock market, with 25 companies scheduled to trade ex-date during the current and upcoming weeks between 8 May and 29 May 2026. The list includes corporate actions such as dividends and bonus issues.

What are Ex-Date and Record Date, and Why Do They Matter?

When a company announces a dividend, bonus, split, or buyback, two important dates decide who will receive the benefit.

Ex-Dividend Date

Ex-date is an important date for investors. If you purchase a stock on or after the ex-date, you will not be eligible to receive the dividend, bonus shares, stock split benefit, or buyback entitlement. To qualify, investors must buy the shares before the ex-date. 

Record Date

The record date is when the company finalises the list of eligible shareholders. Investors whose names appear in the company’s records on this date will receive the announced corporate benefit.

As the Indian stock market trades follow T+1 settlement cycle, investors need to buy shares before the ex-date to be on the company’s records by the record date.

Upcoming Dividends, Bonus Issues and Stock Splits This Week (21 May to 22 May 2026)

Several companies, including ITC Hotels, Havells India, and Larsen & Toubro, are set to trade ex-date this week for dividends, stock splits, buybacks, and other corporate actions. Investors tracking upcoming dividends in May 2026 should closely monitor these ex-dates and record dates to remain eligible for corporate benefits.