Mumbai, India – August 11, 2026 – Investors are closely watching over a dozen prominent Indian companies today as their shares turn ex-dividend. This crucial date, August 11, 2026, also serves as the record date for many of these firms, determining which shareholders are eligible to receive the declared dividends.
Key Companies Turning Ex-Dividend
Among the significant names going ex-dividend today are:
- Godfrey Phillips India Ltd: The cigarette manufacturer had announced a final dividend of Rs 33 per share. Payment is scheduled for September 23.
- Gland Pharma Ltd: This pharmaceutical company declared an interim dividend of Rs 20 per share for FY26. Payout is set for September 24.
- Castrol India Ltd: Shareholders can expect an interim dividend of Rs 6.25 per share, with payment expected by September 2.
- Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd: A final dividend of Rs 6 per share was declared.
- Symphony Ltd: The company announced a dividend of Re 1 per share.
- Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd: A dividend of Rs 5 per share was declared.
- Kirloskar Industries Ltd: A final dividend of Rs 13 per share for FY26 is on offer, with payment by September 17.
- Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd: Declared a dividend of Rs 10 per share.
- Kopran Ltd: Announced a dividend of Rs 3 per share.
- Dhunseri Ventures Ltd: Declared a dividend of Rs 1.50 per share.
- Gateway Distriparks Ltd
- Tainwala Chemicals and Plastics (India) Ltd
Understanding Ex-Dividend and Record Dates
The ex-dividend date is the day on or after which a stock trades without its dividend value. If an investor buys shares on or after the ex-dividend date, they will not be entitled to the upcoming dividend payment. Conversely, to receive the dividend, investors must purchase the shares before the ex-dividend date.
The record date, which often coincides with the ex-dividend date or falls shortly after, is the date by which an investor must be listed on the company's books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. Shares bought before the ex-dividend date will settle in time for the record date, ensuring eligibility for the dividend payout.
Investors holding shares in these companies should verify their eligibility based on the record date to ensure they receive their respective dividend payments as scheduled in September.