Several prominent companies are set to trade ex-date this week for dividends, bonus issues, and a rights issue, presenting potential opportunities and important considerations for investors. The ex-date is the date on which a stock begins trading without the value of its next dividend payment or other corporate action. To be eligible for the dividend, bonus shares, or rights issue, investors must hold the shares at least one trading day before the ex-date, due to the T+1 settlement cycle.
Adani Enterprises
Adani Enterprises Ltd has announced a rights issue of equity shares, with Monday, November 17, 2025, set as the ex-date. The company is offering 138,501,687 partly paid-up equity shares to eligible investors in a rights issue worth ₹24,930.30 crore. The issue opens on November 25 and closes on December 10, with the shares priced at ₹1,800 each. The rights equity shares are being offered to eligible shareholders in a ratio of 3:25, meaning an investor is entitled to three rights shares for every 25 fully paid-up shares held on the record date. Investors needed to purchase shares on or before Friday, November 14, to be eligible for the rights issue. The allotted partly paid rights shares will be credited to investors' demat accounts on December 12.
Asian Paints
The board of Asian Paints has approved an interim dividend of ₹4.50 per equity share with a face value of Re 1 each. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, is the ex-date for this dividend. The record date to determine eligible shareholders is November 18, and the dividend payment will be made on or after November 27.
IRCTC
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is also among the companies going ex-dividend this week. The ex-date for IRCTC's ₹5 per share dividend is November 21.
MRF
Tyre manufacturer MRF Ltd is set to trade ex-dividend on November 21, with a dividend of ₹3 per share. The company's dividend history reveals uneven payments, with an annualized dividend payout of ₹235.00. The record date for determining eligible shareholders is also November 21, and the dividend is expected to be credited to shareholders' accounts within 25 to 45 business days after the record date.
Other Corporate Actions
In addition to the above, Autoriders International Ltd will turn ex-date on November 18 for a bonus issue with a ratio of 5:1. Info Edge (India) Ltd, the parent company of Naukri.com, will trade ex-dividend on Friday, November 21, for an interim dividend of Rs 2.40 per share. Ashok Leyland, Cochin Shipyard, Oil India and several other companies will also trade ex-dividend in the coming week.
Investment Considerations
The flurry of corporate actions in the coming week, including dividends, bonus issues, and rights issues, may present opportunities for investors. Investors should note the ex-dates and record dates for each corporate action to ensure eligibility. Understanding the implications of these actions, such as the adjustment of share prices on the ex-dividend date and the potential dilution from rights issues, is crucial for making informed investment decisions.
