Indian equity markets are set to witness a flurry of activity as numerous companies trade ex-dividend this week, offering investors potential passive income opportunities. With the stock market closed on January 26th for Republic Day, trading will resume on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The ex-date is a crucial date for investors as it determines eligibility for the dividend payout; investors must own the stock before the ex-date to receive the dividend. The record date, on the other hand, is when the company finalizes the list of shareholders eligible for the dividend.

Several prominent companies have announced dividends, including Wipro, Persistent Systems, KEI Industries, CAMS, and Coforge.

Wipro Ltd is set to trade ex-dividend on January 27, 2026, for an interim dividend of ₹6 per share. The record date is also January 27, 2026, and the payment will be made on or before February 14, 2026.

Persistent Systems Ltd has declared an interim dividend of ₹22 per share. The ex-dividend and record date is January 27, 2026.

KEI Industries Ltd will trade ex-dividend on January 28, 2026, for an interim dividend of ₹4.50 per share. The payment date is set for February 20, 2026.

Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) announced an interim dividend of ₹3.50 per share. The record date is January 30, 2026, and the dividend will be paid on or before February 20, 2026.

Coforge Ltd has declared its third interim dividend of ₹4 per share. The record date is January 31, 2026.

Other companies trading ex-dividend this week include:

• SRF Ltd: ₹5 per share, ex-date January 27, 2026.
• United Spirits Ltd: ₹6 per share, ex-date January 27, 2026.
• Ksolves India Ltd: ₹5 per share, record date January 27, 2026.
• Wendt (India) Ltd: ₹20 per share, ex-date January 28, 2026.
• K.P. Energy: ₹0.20 per share, record date January 28, 2026.
• KPI Green Energy: ₹0.20 per share, record date January 28, 2026.
• Jindal Stainless: ₹1 per share, ex-date January 29, 2026.
• Orient Electric: ₹0.75 per share, record date January 29, 2026.
• IIFL Finance: ₹4 per share, ex-date January 29, 2026.
• Zensar Technologies: ₹2.40 per share, ex-date January 29, 2026.
• Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL): ₹5 per share, record date January 30, 2026, and dividend disbursement by February 22, 2026.
• Mastek Ltd: ₹8 per share, record date January 30, 2026.
• Siemens Energy India: ₹4 per share, record date January 30, 2026.

In addition to dividends, some companies are also undertaking other corporate actions such as rights issues. Dr. Lalchandani Labs has a rights issue with the ex-date of January 27, 2026.

These corporate actions, including dividends and rights issues, can influence short-term market sentiment by acting as catalysts for liquidity and increased trading interest.