Investors can look forward to a busy week on the corporate action front, with several companies declaring interim dividends and one firm set to issue bonus shares. Shareholders should carefully track the upcoming ex-dates and record dates to confirm eligibility for these benefits.
Dividend Payouts Scheduled This Week (Nov 18–21, 2025)
A number of well-known companies across sectors—ranging from automobiles to paints, logistics, pharma and energy—will distribute interim dividends during the week. Below are the key announcements:
| Company | Dividend Type & Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
| Ashok Leyland Ltd | Interim Dividend | 18 Nov 2025 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Asian Paints Ltd | Interim Dividend – ₹4.50 per share | 18 Nov 2025 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Cochin Shipyard Ltd | Interim Dividend – ₹4.00 per share | 18 Nov 2025 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Shipping Corporation of India Ltd | Interim Dividend – ₹3.00 per share | 19 Nov 2025 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR) | Interim Dividend – ₹2.60 per share | 20 Nov 2025 | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Natco Pharma Ltd | Interim Dividend – ₹1.50 per share | 20 Nov 2025 | 20 Nov 2025 |
| IRCTC Ltd | Interim Dividend – ₹5.00 per share | 21 Nov 2025 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| MRF Ltd | Interim Dividend – ₹3.00 per share | 21 Nov 2025 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Info Edge (India) Ltd (Naukri) | Interim Dividend – ₹2.40 per share | 21 Nov 2025 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Oil India Ltd | Interim Dividend – ₹3.50 per share | 21 Nov 2025 | 21 Nov 2025 |
Note: Investors must have these shares in their demat accounts as of the record date to qualify for the dividend.
Bonus Issue This Week
Only one company has announced a bonus share allotment for the week. Bonus issues reward shareholders with additional shares, drawn from the company’s reserves, without requiring any extra investment.
| Company | Bonus Ratio | Ex-Date | Record Date |
| Autoriders International Ltd | 5:1 Bonus Issue | 18 Nov 2025 | 18 Nov 2025 |
A 5:1 bonus means that shareholders will receive five additional shares for every one share they currently hold, substantially expanding their total shareholding.
Summary
- Several major companies—including Ashok Leyland, Asian Paints, IRCTC, MRF, Oil India, and others—will declare interim dividends this week.
- The dividend ex-dates fall between 18 and 21 November 2025.
- Autoriders International is the only firm issuing bonus shares, with an attractive 5:1 ratio, effective 18 November.
- Investors should ensure shares are held in their demat accounts on the record date to be eligible for dividends or bonus shares.
Disclaimer:
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