Dividend Stocks: Anirit Ventures, eClerx Services and More Trading Record Date Today

Several stocks are expected to stay in focus in today’s trading session as they turn ex-date for dividends, rights issues, buybacks and bonus shares. Investors must own the shares in a valid demat account before the ex-date to be eligible for these corporate actions.

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC): Interim dividend

Indian Oil Corporation has announced an interim dividend of 50%, which equals ₹5 per equity share of face value ₹10 for FY26. The company has fixed December 18, 2025, as the record date to identify eligible shareholders. The dividend payout is scheduled to be completed on or before January 11, 2026. IOC shares will trade ex-dividend on December 18.

Anirit Ventures: Rights issue details

Anirit Ventures has approved a rights issue of 1.20 crore equity shares, raising up to ₹39.60 crore if fully subscribed. Shareholders will get the right to apply for 2 shares for every one share held.

The issue price is ₹33 per share, with ₹23 payable at application and the remaining amount to be collected later. The record date for eligibility is December 18, 2025. The rights issue will open on December 26 and close on January 5, 2026.

Other stocks trading ex-date today

Apart from IOC and Anirit Ventures, 3 other stocks are also in focus today. eClerx Services is trading ex-date ahead of its share buyback, allowing eligible shareholders to tender shares at the buyback price. Krishival Foods has turned ex-date for its rights issue, giving existing investors a chance to subscribe to additional shares.

Sylph Technologies is trading ex-date for its bonus issue, after which eligible shareholders will receive bonus shares.

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Conclusion

With multiple corporate actions lined up, these 5 stocks are likely to see higher interest today. Investors should track ex-dates and record dates closely, as only shareholders holding stocks before the ex-date qualify for dividends, rights, buybacks or bonus shares.

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