Reliance, HPCL, 17 other stocks to go ex-dividend on Thursday. Last chance to qualify for eligibility

Synopsis

Investors have a final opportunity to buy shares of top Indian firms like Reliance Industries and Hindustan Petroleum today to qualify for dividends. REC and Bharat Electronics are also offering dividends. Several other companies including Action Construction Equipment and Astral are closing in on their record dates.

Investors looking to secure upcoming dividend payouts from some of India’s most prominent companies — including Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), REC Ltd, and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) — have one last chance today.

Thursday, August 14, 2025, is the record date for determining eligible shareholders, making today the final day to purchase these stocks to qualify for the declared dividends.

RIL has announced a final dividend of Rs 9 per share, continuing its track record of rewarding shareholders while maintaining a strong operational outlook. HPCL has declared a final dividend of 105% at Rs 10.50 per share.

Meanwhile, REC Ltd, a key player in power sector financing, has announced a robust 47.6% final dividend at Rs 4.76 per share and BEL is rewarding investors with a 90% final dividend at Rs 0.90 per share.

Analysts note that these dividend declarations highlight the companies’ confidence in their earnings stability and cash reserves. However, they caution that share prices generally adjust downward by the dividend amount on the ex-dividend date, meaning short-term traders should factor in price adjustments before making buy decisions.

In addition to these large-cap names, several other companies are also closing in on their record dates tomorrow. Here’s a list of notable dividend-paying stocks for which today is the last trading day for eligibility:

• Action Construction Equipment– Rs 2 per share
  
• Alkali Metals– Rs 0.50 per share
  
• Amal Ltd– Rs 1 per share
  
• Anuh Pharma– Rs 1.50 per share
  
• Astral– Rs 2.25 per share
  
• Bandhan Bank– Rs 1.50 per share
  
• Denta Water and Infra Solutions– Rs 2.50 per share
  
• Electrosteel Castings– Rs 1.40 per share
  
• Emcure Pharmaceuticals– Rs 3 per share
  
• Exxaro Tiles– Rs 13.75 per share
  
  
• Five-Star Business Finance– Rs 2 per share
  
• Gland Pharma– Rs 18 per share
  
• Godawari Power & Ispat– Rs 1 per share
  
  
• HUDCO – Rs 1.15 per share
  
  
• Maharashtra Seamless– Rs 10 per share
  

With the deadline approaching, market watchers expect increased trading activity as income-focused investors position themselves to capture these payouts before the window closes.

(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

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