- Gillette India leads the dividend chart this week with the highest payout of ₹60 per share as a final dividend, fixing Monday, August 24, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders.
- Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals has announced a final dividend of ₹10 per share, setting Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the record date for shareholder eligibility.
- Procter & Gamble Health delivers the second-highest payout of the week, declaring a final dividend of ₹45 per share with a record date of Thursday, August 27, 2026.
- Protean eGov Technologies, MCX, Whirlpool, Dynamatic Technologies, Vardhman Textiles, and Vardhman Holdings have set Friday, August 28, 2026, as the record date for final dividends ranging from ₹5 to ₹10 per share.
- Over 50 companies are trading ex-dividend between August 24 and August 29, 2026.
Gillette India is set to lead a dividend-heavy week in the Indian stock market, announcing a final dividend of ₹60 per share. This payout is the highest among over 50 companies trading ex-dividend from August 24 to August 29, 2026.19
The company has established August 24 as the record date for determining eligible shareholders. Following Gillette, Procter & Gamble Health will pay a final dividend of ₹45 per share, with its record date set for August 27. Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals will also distribute a final dividend of ₹10 per share, with a record date of August 25.23
Other companies participating in this dividend week include Protean eGov Technologies with a payout of ₹10, Multi Commodity Exchange of India at ₹8, and Whirlpool of India, Dynamatic Technologies, and Vardhman Textiles, each offering ₹5 per share.45678
Investors must be aware of the ex-dates and record dates to qualify for these corporate payouts. For instance, MAS Financial Services trades ex-dividend on August 25 with a record date of August 26, while Poly Medicure and Studds Accessories will trade ex-dividend on August 28 with a record date of August 29.
In total, around 67 companies have scheduled dividends and other corporate actions for this week, making it a significant period for investors looking to benefit from dividend payouts.
“Procter & Gamble Health follows with ₹45 per share, while Deepak Fertilisers, Protean eGov, and MCX offer ₹10, ₹10, and ₹8 respectively. Investors must buy shares at least one trading session before the ex-date under T+1 settlement to qualify.”
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