Indian stock market investors have a busy week ahead, with at least 34 companies slated to trade ex-dividend or ex-bonus between June 9 and June 13, 2025. This flurry of corporate actions provides opportunities for investors seeking dividend income, while also requiring careful attention to record dates and eligibility criteria. Several prominent companies, including Asian Paints, Trent, and Power Finance Corporation (PFC), are among those announcing dividends.

Asian Paints

Asian Paints has declared a final dividend of ₹20.55 per equity share for the fiscal year 2024-25. The record date for determining shareholders eligible for this dividend is June 10, 2025. If approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), the dividend will be paid on or after June 30, 2025. This final dividend brings the total dividend for the financial year to ₹24.80 per share, including an interim dividend of ₹4.25 already paid in November 2024. While the dividend announcement is positive, Asian Paints reported a 45% year-on-year drop in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, due to inflationary pressures and higher advertising expenditure.

Trent

Trent, the retail arm of the Tata Group, has recommended a final dividend of ₹5 per share (500% on a face value of Re 1) for FY25. The record date for this dividend is June 12, 2025, meaning investors must hold the shares before this date to be eligible. The dividend, if approved, will be paid on or after the fourth day from the conclusion of the 73rd Annual General Meeting. Trent's dividend payout is notable as it comes after the company declared its highest dividend in approximately nine years. In fiscal year 2024, Trent had declared a cash reward of ₹3.20 per share, and ₹2.20 per share in fiscal year 2023.

Power Finance Corporation (PFC)

PFC's board has recommended a final dividend of ₹2.05 per equity share for the financial year 2024-25. The record date for this dividend is June 13, 2025. This is in addition to the interim dividends of ₹13.75 per equity share already declared and paid during the year in four tranches, bringing the total dividend for FY25 to ₹15.80 per share. The final dividend will be paid within 30 days of approval at the AGM. PFC reported a 10.6% year-on-year rise in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to ₹8,358 crore for the January–March quarter of FY25. The company's consolidated net interest income (NII) also surged 38% to ₹12,092 crore in the fourth quarter.

Other Companies

Besides Asian Paints, Trent and PFC, a host of other companies are also set to trade ex-dividend next week. These include Tata Elxsi (₹75 per share, ex-date June 11), Indian Bank (₹16.25 per share, ex-date June 10), Tata Chemicals (₹11 per share, ex-date June 12) and Tata Investment Corporation (₹27 per share, ex-date June 10).

Understanding Key Dates

• Ex-Dividend Date: This is the date on which the share price adjusts to reflect the next dividend payout. If you buy the stock on or after this date, you will not be eligible for the dividend.
• Record Date: This is the date on which the company reviews its shareholder records to determine eligibility for the dividend. You must be a shareholder of record on this date to receive the dividend.
• Payment Date: This is the date on which the dividend is credited to shareholders' accounts.

Impact on Investors

For investors, dividends represent a source of income and a return on their investment. Companies that consistently pay dividends are often considered financially stable and reliable. However, it's important to consider various factors, including the company's financial performance, dividend history, and future prospects, before making investment decisions based solely on dividend payouts. The week of June 9-13, 2025, promises activity for investors tracking dividend and bonus announcements, with a wide array of companies offering payouts.