Description

BSE announces corporate actions including dividends and bonus issues for 21 companies with ex-dates and record dates in August 2025.

Summary

BSE has released the corporate action schedule for August 2025, detailing dividend payments and bonus issues for 21 companies. The circular specifies ex-dates, record dates, and shut periods for securities lending and borrowing (SLB) activities.

Key Points

  • 20 companies declaring dividends with ex-dates ranging from August 1-28, 2025
  • Nestle India Ltd. announcing bonus issue with ex-date August 8, 2025
  • All corporate actions include specified shut periods for SLB securities
  • Record dates and book closure dates aligned with respective ex-dates
  • Multiple blue-chip companies included: Nestle, NMDC, Varun Beverages, Brigade Enterprises

Regulatory Changes

No new regulatory changes introduced. Standard corporate action procedures apply as per existing BSE guidelines.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must ensure proper settlement of positions before ex-dates
  • SLB activities restricted during specified shut periods
  • Investors must hold securities before ex-date to be eligible for corporate benefits
  • Brokers must inform clients about upcoming corporate actions and their implications

Important Dates

  • August 1, 2025: Ex-date for Gateway Distriparks and Varun Beverages dividends
  • August 5, 2025: Ex-date for Share India Securities, TIPS Music, and Hyundai Motor India dividends
  • August 7-8, 2025: Multiple ex-dates including Nestle bonus issue and several dividend payments
  • August 11-28, 2025: Remaining dividend ex-dates for various companies
  • Shut periods: Range from 1-3 days for each corporate action

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Medium - affects trading and settlement for 21 listed securities with varying market capitalizations. Operational Impact: Standard corporate action processing with defined timelines and restrictions on SLB activities during shut periods. Investor Impact: Shareholders must maintain positions before ex-dates to receive benefits, affecting short-term trading strategies around these dates.

Impact Justification

Affects trading and settlement for 21 listed companies with specific ex-dates and record dates in August 2025