Description
BSE bulletin announcing record dates for dividends, interest payments, and NCD redemptions for various companies including Amara Raja Energy & Mobility and Astral Limited interim dividends.
Summary
BSE Daily Bulletin No. 149/2025-2026 dated November 6, 2025, announces book closure and record dates for various corporate actions. Key highlights include interim dividend announcements from Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited (Rs 5.40 per share, 540%) with record date November 13, 2025, and Astral Limited (Rs 1.50 per share, 150%) with record date November 11, 2025. The bulletin also lists multiple record dates for interest payments and partial/full redemptions of privately placed non-convertible debentures (NCDs) by various financial institutions.
Key Points
- Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited declares interim dividend of Rs 5.40 per share (540%) with record date November 13, 2025
- Astral Limited declares interim dividend of Rs 1.50 per share (150%) with record date November 11, 2025
- Multiple NCD interest payment dates scheduled between November 11 and December 16, 2025
- Partial redemptions scheduled for NCDs of Akara Capital Advisors, Aptus Finance, and Ascend Telecom Infrastructure
- Full redemption scheduled for Axis Finance Limited NCD on December 11, 2025
- Trading flag indicator shows whether trading is active (0) or suspended (1) on record date
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes announced. This is a standard operational bulletin listing corporate action dates as per existing SEBI regulations.
Compliance Requirements
- Shareholders/debenture holders must hold securities on the specified record dates to be eligible for dividends/interest payments
- Companies must suspend trading where indicated (trading flag = 1) on record dates
- Companies must complete payment/allotment as per their announced schedules
- Investors should verify their holdings before record dates to ensure entitlement
Important Dates
Dividend Record Dates:
- November 11, 2025: Astral Limited (Rs 1.50 per share)
- November 13, 2025: Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited (Rs 5.40 per share)
NCD Interest Payment Record Dates:
- November 13, 2025: Aptus Finance India Private Limited
- November 14, 2025: Akara Capital Advisors, Axis Finance Limited
- November 21, 2025: Ascend Telecom Infrastructure, Axis Finance Limited
- November 26, 2025: Akara Capital Advisors
- November 28, 2025: Axis Finance Limited
- December 4, 2025: Auxilo Finserve, Axis Finance Limited (multiple ISINs)
- December 11-16, 2025: Axis Finance Limited (various ISINs)
NCD Redemption Record Dates:
- November 13, 2025: Aptus Finance (partial redemption)
- November 21, 2025: Ascend Telecom Infrastructure (partial redemption)
- December 11, 2025: Axis Finance Limited (full redemption)
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: Medium - The bulletin affects shareholders of two listed equity companies and multiple NCD holders. The dividend announcements are material for investors in Amara Raja Energy & Mobility (high dividend rate of 540%) and Astral Limited.
Investor Impact: Investors holding these securities must ensure their holdings are reflected in demat accounts before record dates. Those purchasing after the ex-date will not be eligible for declared dividends or interest payments.
Operational Impact: Stock exchanges will implement trading suspensions where indicated, and depositories will generate beneficiary lists as of record dates for corporate action processing.
Financial Impact: Significant cash outflows for companies making dividend payments and NCD issuers redeeming/paying interest on debt securities. Amara Raja’s high dividend rate indicates strong cash position and shareholder-friendly policy.
Impact Justification
Regular daily bulletin with corporate action dates affecting multiple companies. Material impact for shareholders of Amara Raja Energy & Mobility (Rs 5.40 interim dividend) and Astral Limited (Rs 1.50 interim dividend). Also includes multiple NCD interest payment and redemption dates for financial institutions.