The Indian equity market is witnessing a flurry of corporate activities today, March 18, 2026. Investors should pay close attention to ex-dates and record dates to ensure eligibility for payouts and corporate benefits.

Corporate Actions Today (March 18, 2026)

Several companies are trading ex-dividend or initiating rights issues today. Here are the specific details:

• Banco Products (India) Limited: The company has declared a second interim dividend of ₹8.00 per equity share. Today, March 18, is the ex-dividend date, with the record date set for tomorrow, March 19.
• Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (Midhani): This defense PSU is trading ex-dividend today for an interim dividend of ₹0.85 per share (8.50% of face value). The record date to determine eligible shareholders is March 19.
• Falcon Technoprojects India: The company’s rights issue turns ex-date today. The issue is in the ratio of 4:1 (four new shares for every one held) at an issue price of ₹10 per share.
• Government of India Securities: Interest payments are scheduled for Government Securities 7.88% GS 2030 and 7.59% GS 2029, with today serving as the ex-date for these interest payouts.

Upcoming Corporate Actions (March 19, 2026)

While today is dominated by ex-dates, tomorrow, March 19, features critical board meetings that may lead to new dividend announcements and the finalization of shareholder lists for today's actions.

• Gujarat Intrux Ltd: The Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on March 19 to consider and approve an interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The trading window for the company remains closed until March 22.
• Paragon Finance Ltd: A board meeting is slated for tomorrow to discuss and potentially declare an interim dividend.
• Record Date Deadlines: March 19 serves as the official Record Date for Banco Products (India) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam (Midhani). Only investors who held these shares prior to today's ex-date will be reflected in the records tomorrow.
• Metropolis Healthcare & REC Ltd: Investors should prepare for March 20, as Metropolis Healthcare will turn ex-bonus (3:1) and REC Ltd will turn ex-dividend (₹3.20 per share) on Friday.

Investors are advised to consult their brokers or the official exchange filings on the NSE and BSE websites for any last-minute changes to these schedules.

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

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