Dividends & Bonus Issues This Week (March 16–20, 2026): DIC India, Banco Products, Mishra Dhatu Nigam, Metropolis Healthcare

Several listed companies are scheduled to trade ex-dividend and ex-bonus between March 16 and March 20, 2026, presenting investors with opportunities to capture shareholder payouts and additional equity allocations.

Exchange data indicates that DIC India Ltd, Banco Products (India) Ltd, and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd will trade ex-dividend, while Metropolis Healthcare Ltd has announced a bonus issue in the ratio of 3:1 during the week.

Metropolis Healthcare Announces 3:1 Bonus Issue

Healthcare diagnostics firm Metropolis Healthcare Ltd will trade ex-bonus on March 20, 2026, with the record date falling on the same day.

The company has approved a bonus share issue in the ratio of 3:1, meaning shareholders will receive three additional shares for every one share held on the record date.

Bonus issues are commonly used by companies to enhance stock liquidity and broaden retail participation without impacting the company’s underlying valuation.

Dividend Stocks This Week

Dividends remain a critical component of total shareholder returns, particularly for long-term investors seeking consistent income alongside capital appreciation.

3 companies across industrial and manufacturing sectors will reward shareholders with cash dividends during the week.

Note: The information shown here is as per the website of the Bombay Stock Exchange. 

Conclusion

The week of March 16–20, 2026 features a mix of dividend payouts and a bonus share issuance, with companies across healthcare, manufacturing, and industrial sectors rewarding shareholders.

While Metropolis Healthcare’s 3:1 bonus issue may attract attention for its impact on stock liquidity, Banco Products’ ₹8 interim dividend stands out among the week’s cash payouts.

Investors typically monitor ex-dates closely, as share prices often adjust to reflect the value of dividends or bonus shares once the stock begins trading ex-entitlement.

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