Several major listed companies, including Aarti Industries, JK Paper, and Power Finance Corporation (PFC), trade ex-dividend today, August 18, 2025. Investors holding shares until the record date are eligible to receive upcoming payouts, making the stocks a point of attention in the trading session.
India’s stock market turned its spotlight on dividend-paying companies as five major firms, including Aarti Industries, JK Paper, and Power Finance Corporation (PFC), entered their ex-dividend phase on August 18, 2025. With record dates fixed and shareholder approvals lined up at upcoming annual general meetings, these companies are set to distribute profits through declared dividends. The development is expected to keep investor sentiment upbeat, especially among those focused on income generation and long-term wealth creation.
Aarti Industries Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a leading specialty chemicals manufacturer serving domestic and international markets. At its Board Meeting on May 8, 2025, the company recommended a 20% dividend, equivalent to ₹1 per equity share of face value ₹5. The proposal is set to be placed before shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for August 25, 2025. If approved, the dividend will be credited by September 24, 2025.
JK Paper Limited, based in New Delhi, is a key player in India’s paper and packaging industry. The company has declared a dividend of ₹5 per equity share of face value ₹10 for the financial year ending March 31, 2025. Shareholders will confirm the declaration during the AGM on September 1, 2025.
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Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC), a state-owned financial institution under the Ministry of Power, New Delhi, has announced an interim dividend of ₹3.70 per equity share (37%) for FY 2025–26. The payout will be subject to applicable tax deductions. PFC plays a pivotal role in financing India’s power and infrastructure projects.
Bright Brothers Limited, a plastics and moulding solutions provider headquartered in Mumbai, has declared a final dividend of ₹2.50 per share. The company is engaged in serving automotive, consumer, and industrial sectors with specialized plastic products.
Ram Ratna Wires Limited, based in Mumbai, known for its copper wire and winding wire production, has also announced a dividend of ₹2.50 per share, reinforcing its consistent track record of rewarding shareholders.
To be eligible for these payouts, investors were required to purchase shares at least one trading day prior to the record date, following the T+1 settlement framework. Today, the stocks of these five companies trade ex-dividend, drawing heightened interest from both income-seeking and long-term investors.
This development highlights a busy dividend calendar as companies across sectors aim to distribute profits and strengthen investor confidence ahead of their respective annual meetings.
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