Several companies have announced corporate actions this week, including dividends, bonus issues, and stock splits, offering potential opportunities and returns for investors. Here's a look at some of the key highlights:

Dividends

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share with a face value of ₹10 each for the financial year 2025-26. The record date to determine eligible shareholders for this dividend is December 18, 2025. The payout is expected to benefit approximately 29 lakh retail shareholders, amounting to a total distribution of nearly ₹400 crore. The interim dividend will be paid to the eligible shareholders on or before January 11, 2026.

Can Fin Homes Ltd.'s board will meet on December 15 to consider and approve a proposal for the declaration of an interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The company has designated December 19, 2025, as the record date for the interim dividend distribution, pending board approval.

Bonus Issues

Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd. is set to implement its first bonus issue for shareholders, offering one free equity share for every share held. The record date for this bonus issue is December 19, 2025. To be eligible for the bonus shares, investors must hold the shares in their demat accounts by the end of trading hours on December 18. The company's board will also deliberate on declaring an interim dividend. Since July 2016, the company has distributed nearly ₹126 per share in dividends, including ₹24 per share since November 2024.

Moneyboxx Finance Ltd. has set December 15, 2025, as the record date for the issuance of bonus shares in a 1:1 ratio.

Share Buybacks

eClerx Services Ltd. has set December 17, 2025, as the record date for its share buyback program. The company plans to repurchase up to 6.66 lakh equity shares, valuing ₹300 crore. The buyback is being conducted at a price of ₹4,500 per share. The promoters of eClerx Services Ltd. will not be participating in this buyback.

Other Corporate Actions

At least 12 corporate actions, including stock splits, dividends, bonuses, buybacks, and rights issues, are expected to occur this week, according to the BSE website. Companies like Tilak Ventures, Anirit Ventures, Krishival Foods, ARSS Infrastructure Projects, Sylph Technologies, Space Incubatrics Technologies, and Unifinz Capital India are also included in the list.

Note: Investors should conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.