Karur Vysya Bank 1:5 Bonus Issue: Check Bonus History and Upcoming Record Date in August 2025

Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) has periodically issued bonus shares to its shareholders, providing additional equity without any cash outflow.

The lender recently announced its Q1 results for FY26 and also declared a bonus issue for shareholders at a 1:5 ratio.

Bonus issues increase the number of shares held by investors in proportion to their existing holdings, enhancing liquidity and sometimes signaling management’s confidence in the company.

Let’s take a look at the record for the recent bonus announcement and bonus history of Karur Vysya Bank:

Karur Vysya Bank August 2025 Bonus Issue Details

In July, the board of directors approved the issuance of bonus shares in the ratio of 1:5, meaning shareholders will receive one additional equity share of ₹2 each for every five fully paid-up equity shares of ₹2 each they hold, subject to shareholder approval.

According to the stock exchange filing dated July 24, the bonus shares will be allotted to members who hold shares as of the record date.

Karur Vysya Bank Bonus Issue History

Understanding the Bonus Ratios

• 1:5 (2025): For every 5 shares held, shareholders received 1 additional share.
• 1:10 (2018): For every 10 shares held, shareholders received 1 additional share.
• 2:5 (2010): For every 5 shares held, shareholders received 2 additional shares.
• 1:1 (2002): For every share held, shareholders received 1 additional share, effectively doubling the holdings.

Bonus issues do not change the overall value of the investment immediately, but they increase the number of shares held and often improve liquidity in the market. Over time, consistent bonus issues reflect the bank’s focus on rewarding long-term investors.

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Conclusion

Karur Vysya Bank has a strong track record of issuing bonus shares, with notable distributions in 2002, 2010, 2018. Investors who held shares during these record dates benefited from additional equity.

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