How Can You Get the BSE Bonus Shares?

On May 12, 2025, BSE Ltd officially announced the record date for its upcoming bonus share issue. The company has set Friday, May 23, 2025, as the cut-off date to identify eligible shareholders for the 2:1 bonus issuance, meaning shareholders will receive 2 additional shares for every 1 share held.

BSE had earlier disclosed on May 9, 2025, that shareholders had approved the bonus issue of 2 new fully paid-up equity shares (face value ₹2 each) for every existing share.

BSE stated: “We wish to inform that the Company has fixed Friday, May 23, 2025, as the Record Date for determining the eligibility of shareholders for issuance of Bonus Shares.

Process to Receive BSE Bonus Shares

To be eligible for the bonus shares, you must own BSE shares in your demat account by the record date, May 23, 2025. Due to the T+1 settlement cycle, you must buy the shares at least one trading day before the record date, i.e., by May 22, 2025, for your name to appear in the company’s shareholder register.

Important point to note: If you buy BSE shares on the record date (May 23), you will not be eligible for the bonus shares, as the shares won’t be settled in your demat account in time.

BSE Bonus Share Allotment Date

According to BSE’s exchange filing, in line with SEBI’s circular dated September 16, 2024, the deemed allotment date of the bonus shares is Monday, May 26, 2025. These bonus shares will be available for trading from Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Also Read: When Did BSE Issue Bonus Shares for the First Time?

Conclusion

To benefit from BSE’s 2:1 bonus issue, ensure you purchase shares before May 23, 2025, keeping the T+1 settlement rule in mind. The bonus shares will be allotted on May 26, and trading will begin on May 27.

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