Description

BSE announces corporate actions for 34 securities including dividends and one bonus issue, with record dates ranging from August 13-September 23, 2025.

Summary

BSE has announced corporate actions for 34 securities under the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) scheme. The announcement includes 33 dividend declarations and 1 bonus issue, with record dates spanning from August 13, 2025 to September 23, 2025. Notable companies include HDFC Bank (bonus issue), Reliance Industries, ONGC, HPCL, and other major corporations.

Key Points

  • 34 securities are subject to corporate actions under SLB
  • 33 dividend announcements and 1 bonus issue (HDFC Bank)
  • Record dates range from August 13 to September 23, 2025
  • Ex-dates mostly align with record dates, with some exceptions
  • All securities will have shut periods for trading settlements
  • Major blue-chip companies included in the list

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes are introduced. This is a standard notification of corporate actions affecting SLB securities.

Compliance Requirements

  • Market participants must note the ex-dates for dividend and bonus entitlements
  • SLB positions must be managed according to the shut periods specified
  • Traders and investors should adjust their positions before ex-dates to qualify for corporate benefits
  • Settlement processes must account for the specified shut periods

Important Dates

Immediate Actions (August 2025):

  • August 13: Pidilite Industries, Rain Industries, HEG dividends (ex-date)
  • August 14: Multiple companies including Reliance Industries, ONGC, BEL dividends
  • August 19: Apollo Hospitals dividend
  • August 21-22: Several dividend ex-dates
  • August 26-27: HDFC Bank bonus issue (ex-date: Aug 26, record date: Aug 27)

September Actions:

  • September 2-4: Various dividend ex-dates
  • September 23: Steel Strips & Wheels dividend (latest date)

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Medium - affects trading and settlement of 34 major securities. The HDFC Bank bonus issue is particularly significant given the bank’s large market capitalization.

Operational Impact: SLB participants must carefully manage their positions during shut periods. The staggered dates provide manageable execution windows.

Investor Impact: Shareholders must hold positions through record dates to qualify for dividends/bonus shares. The variety of ex-dates allows for strategic position management across different securities.

Impact Justification

Multiple major company corporate actions affecting investor positions and trading schedules