** The Indian stock market remains active with a series of corporate actions scheduled for today and tomorrow. Investors are particularly focused on the diagnostic giant Metropolis Healthcare, which is set for a massive equity expansion, and Maharatna PSU REC Limited, which continues its consistent dividend-paying streak.

Corporate Actions Today (March 19, 2026)

Today is a critical day for shareholders of companies that recently went ex-dividend, as it marks the official record date to determine eligibility for payouts.

• Banco Products (I) Limited: Today is the Record Date for the interim dividend of ₹8.00 per share. The stock traded ex-dividend on March 18.
• Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI): The PSU stock reaches its Record Date today for an interim dividend of ₹0.85 per share (8.50% on face value).
• Falcon Technoproject India Limited: The company turns ex-date today for its rights issue in the ratio of 4:1.
• Kome-on Communication: The company is scheduled to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today to discuss its annual performance and future strategies.
• Shree Ram Twistex: The company is expected to report its quarterly financial results today, which will be closely watched for operational growth.

Upcoming Corporate Actions (March 20, 2026)

Tomorrow, March 20, will be one of the busiest days of the month for corporate actions, featuring a mix of bonus issues, rights issues, and high-dividend ex-dates.

• Metropolis Healthcare Limited: The diagnostic chain will turn ex-bonus tomorrow for its 3:1 bonus issue. Shareholders as of the record date will receive three new fully paid-up equity shares for every one share held.
• REC Limited: The Maharatna power financier turns ex-dividend tomorrow for its fourth interim dividend of ₹3.20 per share for FY 2025-26.
• Kama Holdings Limited: In a massive payout, the stock will trade ex-dividend tomorrow for an interim dividend of ₹23.20 per share, representing a 232% payout on its face value.
• Balmer Lawrie Investments Limited: This PSU stock turns ex-dividend tomorrow for an interim dividend of ₹2.03 per share.
• Maha Rashtra Apex Corporation Limited: The company turns ex-date tomorrow for its 1:1 rights issue, allowing existing shareholders to subscribe to one new share for every share held.
• Quarterly Results: Several companies, including Reganto Enterprises and Alps Industries, are slated to release their quarterly earnings reports tomorrow.

Investors are advised to ensure their holdings are settled in their demat accounts by the respective record dates to remain eligible for these corporate benefits, especially considering the T+1 settlement cycle currently in place in the Indian markets.

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

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