Investors holding shares of several major companies should take note.
A number of firms, including Hyundai Motor India, Berger Paints, Ajanta Pharma, IRB Infrastructure, and Bayer CropScience, are set to trade ex-dividend on August 5.
If you want to receive the declared dividend, your name must be on the company’s list of eligible shareholders by the record date.
Companies Going Ex-Dividend on August 5
Here are the key dividend announcements:
Hyundai Motor India
Hyundai Motor India has announced a final dividend of ₹21 per share for FY26.
The record date is August 5, which means only shareholders who qualify by this date will receive the dividend.
Berger Paints
Berger Paints will pay a final dividend of ₹4 per share (face value ₹1).
The company has fixed August 5 as the record date. According to the company, this is its highest dividend payout in more than 20 years.
The dividend is expected to be paid on August 21, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Ajanta Pharma
Ajanta Pharma has declared an interim dividend of ₹32 per share (face value ₹2).
The stock will go ex-dividend on August 5, and the dividend is expected to be paid on or after August 18.
Last year, the company paid a dividend of ₹28 per share.
IRB Infrastructure
IRB Infrastructure has announced an interim dividend of ₹0.05 per share for FY27.
The stock will trade ex-dividend on August 5, while eligible shareholders are expected to receive the dividend on or before August 28.
In FY26, the company paid a total dividend of ₹0.26 per share.
Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience has declared a final dividend of ₹60 per share.
The stock will go ex-dividend on August 5. If approved at the AGM, the dividend will be paid on or after September 3.
With this payout, the company’s total dividend for FY26 will reach ₹150 per share.
What Is a Record Date?
The record date is the date set by a company to identify which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend.
To receive the dividend, investors must own the shares in time for their names to appear in the company’s records on the record date, as per the applicable settlement cycle.
Why Should Investors Track Ex-Dividend Dates?
Ex-dividend and record dates are important because they determine whether an investor qualifies for a company’s dividend payout.
If you’re planning to buy any of these stocks to receive the dividend, make sure you understand the applicable settlement timeline so that your purchase is completed before the eligibility cutoff.
