Corporate Actions Watch: Key Events for August 20, 2026

The Indian stock market is abuzz with corporate activity as multiple companies reach critical dates for dividends, bonus issues, and shareholder meetings. Today, August 20, marks the ex-date for several mid-cap and small-cap dividends, while heavyweights like Eicher Motors and Interglobe Aviation (IndiGo) host their Annual General Meetings (AGMs).

Corporate Actions Today (August 20, 2026)

Today is a significant day for income-seeking investors as several companies go ex-dividend. Notable payouts include La Opala RG Ltd at ₹5 per share and Kuantum Papers Ltd at ₹2.5 per share. Additionally, two companies are rewarding shareholders with bonus shares.

Dividends (Ex-Date):

• La Opala RG Ltd: ₹5.00 per share
• Kuantum Papers Ltd: ₹2.50 per share
• Dai Ichi Karkaria Ltd: ₹1.50 per share
• Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd: ₹1.00 per share
• Marksans Pharma Ltd: ₹0.90 per share
• Shiva Texyarn Ltd: ₹0.60 per share
• Coastal Corporation Ltd: ₹0.28 per share
• B.R. Goyal Infrastructure Ltd: ₹0.25 per share

Bonus Issues (Ex-Date):

• Kahan Packaging Ltd: Bonus ratio of 3:1
• Organic Recycling Systems Ltd: Bonus ratio of 1:2

Rights Issues & AGMs:

• Coastal Corporation Ltd: Ex-date for Rights Issue.
• Key AGMs Today: Eicher Motors, Interglobe Aviation (IndiGo), Timex Group India, Bikaji Foods International, South Indian Bank, Ramco Cements, and Railtel Corporation of India.

Upcoming Corporate Actions (August 21, 2026)

Tomorrow, August 21, will see a surge in dividend activity, including a substantial ₹22 payout from AK Capital Services. A major highlight is the record date for Gandhi Special Tubes' share buyback, priced at a premium of ₹900 per share.

Dividends (Ex-Date):

• AK Capital Services Ltd: ₹22.00 per share
• Alfred Herbert India Ltd: ₹20.00 per share
• GE Vernova T&D India Ltd: ₹10.00 per share
• LIC Housing Finance Ltd: ₹10.00 per share
• Hitachi Energy India Ltd: ₹8.00 per share
• KSE Ltd: ₹7.50 per share
• Mayur Uniquoters Ltd: ₹6.00 per share
• Patels Airtemp India Ltd: ₹3.00 per share
• Sahyadri Industries Ltd: ₹2.50 per share
• Omax Autos Ltd: ₹2.50 per share
• Patanjali Foods Ltd: ₹2.30 per share
• Amarjothi Spinning Mills Ltd: ₹2.20 per share
• Seamec Ltd: ₹2.00 per share
• Zen Technologies Ltd: ₹1.00 per share
• Monarch Networth Capital Ltd: ₹1.00 per share

Other Key Actions:

• Goodluck India Ltd: Ex-date for 2:1 Bonus Issue.
• Gandhi Special Tubes: Record date for Share Buyback (Tender offer at ₹900/share).
• Manoj Jewellers Ltd: Ex-date for Rights Issue.
• Key AGMs Tomorrow: ICICI Bank and Grasim Industries.

Investors are advised to monitor these stocks closely as ex-dates typically lead to price adjustments reflecting the value of the corporate action.

TAGS: Corporate Actions, Dividends, Stock Split, Bonus Issue, Rights Issue, AGM

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