Major Corporate Actions Set to Impact Indian Stock Market Next Week
The upcoming week, starting Monday, 9 February 2026, is poised to be a significant period for the Indian stock market, with numerous companies scheduled to trade ex-dividend, ex-bonus, and ex-split. This flurry of corporate actions will affect a wide range of stocks, including prominent names like Bharat Dynamics, Hero MotoCorp, RVNL, Container Corporation of India, Power Grid Corporation, Emami, NHPC, Apollo Tyres, Procter & Gamble Health, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, and Cummins India. Understanding these events is crucial for investors as they navigate market adjustments and potential opportunities.
Understanding Ex-Dividend Trading and Its Implications
When shares trade ex-dividend, it means the stock price of a company is adjusted to reflect the upcoming dividend payout. From the ex-dividend date onward, the share price no longer includes the value of the next dividend payment. This adjustment ensures that new buyers are not entitled to the dividend, which is reserved for eligible shareholders who held the stock before the record date. A dividend issue is a corporate action where companies distribute profits to shareholders on a per-share basis, rewarding long-term investment and providing income streams.
Detailed Schedule of Ex-Dividend Stocks for the Week
Monday, 9 February 2026: Aarti Drugs Ltd, Bharat Dynamics Ltd, Container Corporation of India Ltd, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, Prithvi Exchange (India) Ltd, and Triveni Turbine Ltd will trade ex-dividend.
Tuesday, 10 February 2026: Apollo Tyres Ltd, Aurionpro Solutions Ltd, CCL Products (India) Ltd, Emami Ltd, Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd, NHPC Ltd, PTL Enterprises Ltd, RITES Ltd, Transport Corporation of India Ltd, and Wealth First Portfolio Managers Ltd are set for ex-dividend trading.
Wednesday, 11 February 2026: ASM Technologies Ltd, Austere Systems Ltd, AVI Polymers Ltd, Cummins India Ltd, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Ltd, FDC Ltd, Hero MotoCorp Ltd, JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Page Industries Ltd, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd, and UNO Minda Ltd will trade ex-dividend.
Thursday, 12 February 2026: Gateway Distriparks Ltd (with special and interim dividends), Procter & Gamble Health Ltd (with special and interim dividends), Repco Home Finance Ltd, Star Cement Ltd, and Sun TV Network Ltd are scheduled for ex-dividend.
Friday, 13 February 2026: A large group including BEML Ltd, BLS International Services Ltd, BLS E-Services Ltd, Dynamatic Technologies Ltd, Gothi Plascon India Ltd, Hindustan Copper Ltd, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Minda Corporation Ltd, MRF Ltd, NMDC Ltd, Route Mobile Ltd, Shivalik Bimetal Controls Ltd, S H Kelkar and Company Ltd, Sonata Software Ltd, SP Capital Financing Ltd, Sreeleathers Ltd, United Van Der Horst Ltd, and VRL Logistics Ltd will trade ex-dividend.
Bonus Issues and Stock Splits Adding to Market Activity
In addition to dividends, bonus issues and stock splits are planned, further enriching the corporate action landscape. Axita Cotton Ltd has declared a bonus issue at a ratio of 1:10, meaning shareholders receive one additional share for every ten held, with ex-bonus trading on Friday, 13 February 2026. Similarly, Delphi World Money Ltd announced a bonus issue at a ratio of 2:1, offering two new shares for each existing one, also effective from 13 February 2026. Bonus issues allow companies to reward shareholders with additional shares instead of cash dividends, potentially enhancing liquidity and shareholder value.
Moreover, Delphi World Money Ltd will undergo a stock split from ₹10 to ₹2 per share, trading ex-split on Friday, 13 February 2026. A stock split involves issuing additional shares to existing shareholders to boost liquidity, with common ratios like 2-for-1 or 3-for-1. For instance, in a 2:1 split, each shareholder receives two shares for every one held, making the stock more affordable and accessible to a broader investor base.
Other Notable Corporate Actions to Watch
The week also features various other corporate actions that could influence market dynamics. Go Fashion (India) Ltd will execute a buyback of shares on Monday, 9 February 2026, while Indus Fila Ltd faces a suspension due to a resolution plan on the same day. Income distributions are scheduled for entities like Capital Infra Trust and Knowledge Realty Trust on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, and Embassy Office Parks REIT on Wednesday, 11 February 2026. Right issues of equity shares are planned for AVI Polymers Ltd, Stallion India Fluorochemicals Ltd, and Suryo Foods & Industries Ltd on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, and POWERGRID Infrastructure Investment Trust will distribute income on 12 February 2026.
Investors are advised to stay informed about these events as they can impact stock prices and investment strategies. Market conditions are dynamic, and consulting with certified experts is recommended before making any financial decisions.
