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Investors look forward to August as companies like Amara Raja Energy, Eicher Motors, HUL, HDFC Bank, Bata, Maruti Suzuki and many more trade ex-dividend.
Eicher, Varun Beverages, HAL, HDFC Bank, among several stocks to trade ex-date this month.
Dividend Stocks: Investors are looking ahead to August, as shares of several prominent companies will trade ex-dividend for special or interim dividends. This wave of corporate actions cuts across sectors—ranging from FMCG to banking, automobiles to energy.
A host of firms will trade ex-dividend on August 1, kicking off the month with momentum. Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd has declared a final dividend of Rs 5.20 per share, reflecting stable cash flows. Bata India Ltd follows with a final payout of Rs 9.00 per share. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), despite being a PSU, is offering Rs 0.50 per share.
City Union Bank Ltd will give a dividend of Rs 2.00, while the high-end automobile major Eicher Motors Ltd will distribute a whopping Rs 70.00 per share as final dividend. Marico Ltd and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd are rewarding shareholders with Rs 7.00 and Rs 135.00, respectively—underlining strong consumer product and auto sector growth.
Meanwhile, REC Ltd will issue an interim dividend of Rs 4.60 per share, and United Spirits Ltd has announced a final dividend of Rs 8.00. Varun Beverages Ltd will also distribute an interim dividend of Rs 0.50.
Britannia, Gail Lead on August 4
The action continues on August 4 with Britannia Industries Ltd declaring a hefty final dividend of Rs 75.00 per share. Public sector gas giant Gail (India) Ltd has declared a modest Rs 1.00 per share final dividend, maintaining its trend of rewarding long-term shareholders.
Paints and Fertilisers on August 5
Berger Paints India Ltd joins the dividend bandwagon on August 5 with Rs 3.80 per share. Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd is offering a final dividend of Rs. 5.00, signaling a stable outlook in the agri-input space.
Coal, Logistics, and Diagnostics: August 6
Coal India Ltd will go ex-dividend on August 6, announcing an interim dividend of Rs. 5.50 per share. Blue Dart Express Ltd will distribute a sizable Rs. 25.00 per share as final dividend, and Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd will pay an interim dividend of Rs. 6.00 per share.
Bonus and Financials: August 8 Round-Up
Nestle India Ltd is rewarding shareholders with a 1:1 bonus issue on August 8. On the same day, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd will distribute Rs. 3.00 per share as final dividend. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) India Ltd is offering Rs. 30.00 per share, while Hindalco Industries Ltd is giving Rs. 5.00 per share. Ceat Ltd is also rewarding its shareholders with Rs. 30.00 per share as final dividend.
Mid-Month Dividends: August 12–14
ICICI Bank Ltd will go ex-dividend on August 12, announcing a dividend of Rs. 11.00 per share. Grasim Industries Ltd matches with Rs. 10.00 per share. Godrej Consumer Products Ltd is also rewarding with an interim dividend, the value of which is not specified.
On August 13, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) will pay a final dividend of Rs. 10.00, and Page Industries Ltd will distribute an interim dividend. Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd is offering Rs. 10.50 per share on August 14, and NMDC Ltd has declared a final dividend of Rs. 1.00.
HDFC Bank, Apollo Hospitals, and HAL Take the Stage Later
Towards the end of the month, major corporate actions continue. HDFC Bank Ltd has announced a 1:1 bonus issue on August 26. On August 19, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd will go ex-dividend, giving Rs. 10.00 per share. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has declared a final dividend of Rs. 15.00 per share for August 21. Lastly, Federal Bank Ltd will offer Rs. 1.20 per share as final dividend on August 22.
Dividend Stocks In August
| Company Name | Security Code | Ex-Date | Purpose |
| Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd | 500008 | 1-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 5.20 |
| Bata India Ltd | 500043 | 1-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 9.00 |
| Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) | 500103 | 1-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 0.50 |
| City Union Bank Ltd | 532210 | 1-Aug-25 | Dividend – Rs. 2.00 |
| Eicher Motors Ltd | 505200 | 1-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 70.00 |
| Marico Ltd | 531642 | 1-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 7.00 |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd | 532500 | 1-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 135.00 |
| REC Ltd | 532955 | 1-Aug-25 | Interim Dividend – Rs. 4.60 |
| United Spirits Ltd | 532432 | 1-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 8.00 |
| Varun Beverages Ltd | 540180 | 1-Aug-25 | Interim Dividend – Rs. 0.50 |
| Britannia Industries Ltd | 500825 | 4-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 75.00 |
| Gail (India) Ltd | 532155 | 4-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 1.00 |
| Berger Paints India Ltd | 509480 | 5-Aug-25 | Dividend – Rs. 3.80 |
| Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd | 500085 | 5-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 5.00 |
| Coal India Ltd | 533278 | 6-Aug-25 | Interim Dividend – Rs. 5.50 |
| Blue Dart Express Ltd | 526612 | 6-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 25.00 |
| Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd | 539524 | 6-Aug-25 | Interim Dividend – Rs. 6.00 |
| Nestle India Ltd | 500790 | 8-Aug-25 | Bonus Issue 1:1 |
| Indian Oil Corporation Ltd | 530965 | 8-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 3.00 |
| MCX India Ltd | 534091 | 8-Aug-25 | Dividend – Rs. 30.00 |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd | 500440 | 8-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 5.00 |
| Ceat Ltd | 500878 | 8-Aug-25 | Final Dividend – Rs. 30.00 |
| ICICI Bank Ltd | 532174 | ######## | Dividend – Rs. 11.00 |
| Grasim Industries Ltd | 500300 | ######## | Dividend – Rs. 10.00 |
| Godrej Consumer Products Ltd | 532424 | ######## | Interim Dividend |
| InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) | 539448 | ######## | Final Dividend – Rs. 10.00 |
| Page Industries Ltd | 532827 | ######## | Interim Dividend |
| Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd | 500104 | August 14 | Final Dividend – Rs. 10.50 |
| NMDC Ltd | 526371 | ######## | Final Dividend – Rs. 1.00 |
| HDFC Bank Ltd | 500180 | To Be Announced | Bonus Issue 1:1 |
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd | 508869 | ######## | Final Dividend – Rs. 10.00 |
| HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd) | 541154 | August 01 | Final Dividend – Rs. 15.00 |
| Federal Bank Ltd | 500469 | ######## | Final Dividend – Rs. 1.20 |
Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst…Read More
Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst… Read More
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