Dividend Stocks: Power Grid, Natco, Apollo Hospitals and More Trading Ex-Dividend Today, August 19, 2025

Several companies, including Power Grid, Natco Pharma, Apollo Hospitals, J&K Bank, and Shyam Metalics, have set August 19, 2025, as the record date for dividend eligibility. Under the T+1 settlement rule, investors had to buy these shares in their demat account on or before August 18 to qualify.

Dividend Announcements

Power Grid Corporation

• Final dividend: ₹1.25 per share (12.5%) for FY 2024-25, subject to AGM approval.
• Previous payouts: ₹4.50 (Dec 2024) and ₹3.25 (Feb 2025).
• Total FY25 dividends: ₹9 per share.

Natco Pharma

• Interim dividend: ₹2 per share (100%) for FY 2025-26.
• Payment starts: August 26, 2025.

Apollo Hospitals

• Final dividend: ₹10 per share (200%) for FY 2024-25.

Jammu & Kashmir Bank

• Dividend declared: ₹2.15 per share.

Shyam Metalics & Energy

• Final dividend: ₹2.25 per share.

Also Read: Senco Gold Maintains Positive Outlook for FY26 Despite High Gold Prices!

Other Companies Declaring Dividends

• Refex Industries: Interim dividend of ₹0.50.
• R K Swamy: Final dividend of ₹1.50.
• Silver Touch Technologies: Final dividend of ₹0.50.

Conclusion

Dividend-focused investors will watch these five ex-dividend stocks today. With payouts ranging from ₹0.50 to ₹10 per share, Power Grid, Natco, and Apollo Hospitals stand out for stronger yields.

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