Whirlpool, Zee, NBCC Among 31 Stocks Go Ex-Date Today: Dividends, Splits and Rights Issues

On August 29, 2025, 31 listed companies, including Whirlpool of India, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Engineers India, Bikaji Foods International, and NBCC (India) Ltd, are undergoing major corporate actions such as dividends, stock splits, and rights issues. These events directly affect investors’ eligibility for corporate benefits and often lead to stock price adjustments.

What is an Ex-Date?

The ex-date is the day a stock starts trading without entitlement to declared benefits. Anyone buying shares on or after this date won’t receive dividends, bonuses, or rights issue benefits.

Dividends Announced

Several companies declared cash dividends, giving direct income to shareholders:

• Whirlpool of India Ltd – ₹5.0 per share
• Protean eGov Technologies Ltd – ₹10.0 per share
• Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd – ₹2.43 per share
• Ganesh Housing Corporation Ltd – ₹5.0 per share
• Nitin Spinners Ltd – ₹3.0 per share
• Asian Hotels (East) Ltd – ₹1.0 per share
• Engineers India Ltd – ₹2.0 per share
• Bikaji Foods International Ltd – ₹1.0 per share
• Harsha Engineers International Ltd – ₹1.0 per share
• Morepen Laboratories Ltd – ₹0.2 per share
• PMC Fincorp Ltd – ₹0.01 per share
  (and many others with smaller payouts)

Stock Split

• Steelcast Ltd announced a stock split from ₹5 to ₹1 face value, making shares more affordable and improving liquidity.

Rights Issues

A few companies are raising funds through rights issues, allowing existing shareholders to buy more shares at discounted prices:

• Covance Softsol Ltd
• Deep Diamond India Ltd
• Eco Hotels and Resorts Ltd

Why It Matters

• Dividends reward investors with direct income.
• Stock splits make shares more affordable, increasing participation.
• Rights issues offer shareholders discounted opportunities while raising capital for companies.

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Conclusion

With 31 stocks turning ex-date today, investors should review their portfolios carefully. Dividends offer immediate returns, stock splits boost accessibility, and rights issues present fresh investment chances. Strategic decisions around these actions can help investors maximise long-term wealth.

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