As the Indian equity market anticipates a fresh week, several companies are set to trade ex-dividend, presenting both opportunities and crucial decision points for investors. The week starting October 27, 2025, will see companies like Infosys, BEML, and Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS) trading ex-dividend, while KSE Ltd will trade ex-stock split. Understanding the implications of these corporate actions is vital for investors looking to maximize returns or those employing dividend capture strategies.
Ex-Dividend Dates: What Investors Need to Know
When a company declares a dividend, it sets a record date, which determines eligibility for the payout. However, due to the time it takes to process stock trades, an ex-dividend date is set, typically one business day before the record date. If you purchase shares on or after the ex-dividend date, you will not receive the upcoming dividend. Instead, the dividend will be paid to the seller of the shares.
Infosys: A Dividend Leader
Infosys, a global IT consulting and services giant, stands out with its interim dividend of ₹23 per share. The ex-dividend date for Infosys is set for October 27, 2025. To be eligible for this dividend, investors must have purchased the stock before this date. The company's board declared this interim dividend on October 16, 2025, coinciding with its Q2 FY26 earnings report. The payment date is scheduled for November 7, 2025.
Other Companies Trading Ex-Dividend
Besides Infosys, several other companies will trade ex-dividend in the coming week:
- CESC Ltd: Interim dividend of ₹6 per share, ex-dividend on October 27, 2025.
- Tanla Platforms Ltd: Interim dividend of ₹6 per share, ex-dividend on October 27, 2025.
- L&T Technology Services Ltd: Interim dividend of ₹18 per share, ex-dividend on October 27, 2025.
- CRISIL Ltd: Interim dividend of ₹16 per share, ex-dividend on October 27, 2025.
- REC Ltd: Interim dividend of ₹4.60 per share, ex-dividend on October 27, 2025.
- 360 ONE WAM Ltd: Interim dividend of ₹6 per share, ex-dividend on October 27, 2025.
- Central Bank of India: Interim dividend of ₹0.20 per share, ex-dividend on October 27, 2025.
- PCBL Chemical Ltd: Interim dividend of ₹6 per share, ex-dividend on October 27, 2025.
- Supreme Petrochem Ltd: Dividend of ₹2.5 per share, ex-dividend on October 31, 2025.
- Jasch Gauging Technologies Ltd: Interim dividend, ex-dividend on October 31, 2025.
- Julien Agro Infratech Ltd: Interim dividend of ₹0.01 per share, ex-dividend on October 31, 2025.
- Laurus Labs Ltd: Interim dividend of ₹0.80 per share, ex-dividend on October 31, 2025.
- PDS Ltd: Interim dividend, ex-dividend on October 31, 2025.
BEML: Dividend and Order Book
BEML Ltd has an annual dividend of ₹20.00 per share, with a yield of 0.45%. The next ex-dividend date for BEML was September 22, 2025. BEML has declared 6 dividends since 2023, with a dividend yield of 0.45%. Recently, BEML secured an order worth ₹1,888 crore from Integral Coach Factory for LHB coaches.
Oracle Financial Services Software: High Dividend Payout
Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd (OFSS) has announced an interim dividend of ₹130 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. This translates to a payout of 2,600% on the face value of ₹5 per share. The record date for this dividend is November 3, 2025, and the payment will be made on or before November 15, 2025. OFSS's dividend yield is 3.1%, and in the past 12 months, the company has given a dividend of ₹395.00 per share. The company's shares closed at ₹8614.15 on October 21, 2025, and the stock is down about 20% compared to the same period last year.
Stock Splits: KSE Ltd
In addition to dividends, KSE Ltd will undergo a stock split from ₹10 to ₹1, and will trade ex-split on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. A stock split increases the number of shares in a company by dividing existing shares, which can increase liquidity and make the stock more accessible to smaller investors.
Implications for Investors
The ex-dividend date is a critical factor for investors as it determines eligibility for the dividend payout. Investors should also note that the share price of a company typically adjusts downward on the ex-dividend date by an amount roughly equivalent to the dividend payment. This reflects the fact that new buyers are not entitled to the immediate dividend.
