Several major Indian companies, including SBI, GCPL, Coforge, and Raymond, have announced key corporate actions this week. These include final and interim dividend payouts, a rights issue by Mahindra Finance, and a business demerger by Raymond. Investors should track the scheduled ex-dates and record dates as these developments may influence stock movement and portfolio strategy.
A wave of corporate actions is lined up this week across key Indian companies, with several players from the public and private sectors announcing dividend payouts, a rights issue, and a significant business demerger. These actions, timed around Q4 FY2024-25 earnings announcements, are expected to impact investor sentiment and stock movement during the week starting May 12, 2025.
Key Corporate Actions to Watch This Week
State Bank of India (SBI)
India’s largest public sector bank has declared a final dividend of ₹15.90 per share for FY25. Both the ex-date and record date are set for Friday, May 16, 2025. The move highlights SBI’s strong performance and consistent shareholder returns.
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX)
IEX has announced a dividend of ₹1.50 per share, with May 16, 2025, also serving as both the ex-date and record date.
BEML Ltd
The defence and infrastructure PSU has declared an interim dividend of ₹15 per share, scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025, as the ex-date and record date.
Great Eastern Shipping Company (GRSE)
GRSE shareholders will receive an interim dividend of ₹5.40 per share. The record and ex-date are fixed for Thursday, May 15, 2025.
R Systems International
R Systems has declared an interim dividend of ₹6 per share, with Wednesday, May 14, 2025, as the ex-date and record date.
BSE Limited
India’s premier exchange, BSE Ltd, has announced a total dividend of ₹23 per share, split into a ₹18 regular dividend and a ₹5 special dividend. The ex-date and record date are both set for Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Raymond Ltd
Raymond is set to demerge its real estate business into a separate listed entity. The record and ex-date for the demerger are both scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025. This restructuring is seen as a value-unlocking move for shareholders.
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services
The company has proposed a rights issue of equity shares, with Wednesday, May 14, 2025, designated as the ex-date and record date. The rights issue is aimed at strengthening the company’s capital base.
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL)
GCPL has announced an interim dividend of ₹5 per share, with Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as both the ex-date and record date.
Coforge Ltd
The IT firm Coforge has scheduled a ₹19 per share interim dividend, with Monday, May 12, 2025, as the record date.
Indus Infra Trust
While the details are awaited, Indus Infra Trust is also on the radar for upcoming shareholder actions this week.
Investor Outlook
These corporate actions come at a time when companies are disclosing their FY25 earnings and revisiting capital allocation strategies. Dividend payouts indicate robust cash flows, while demergers and rights issues reflect long-term business expansion and restructuring plans. Investors should keep track of ex-dates and record dates to align their trading strategies accordingly.
