Several stocks are in focus in today’s trading session (March 20, 2026) as they are trading ex-date. These include companies announcing dividends, bonus shares, rights issues, and income distributions.
Key stocks in focus are Balmer Lawrie Investments Ltd, Kama Holdings Ltd, REC Ltd, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, Maha Rashtra Apex Corporation Ltd, and National Highways Infra Trust.
The total dividend payout across companies is around ₹28.43 per share, with Kama Holdings offering the highest dividend.
1) Balmer Lawrie Investments Ltd
The company has announced an interim dividend of ₹2.03 per share. Both the ex-date and record date fall on March 20, 2026.
2) Kama Holdings Ltd
Kama Holdings has declared an interim dividend of ₹23.20 per share, which is the highest among today’s ex-date stocks. The ex-date and record date are the same day.
3) Maha Rashtra Apex Corporation Ltd
The company is going ex-date for a rights issue of equity shares. Investors eligible as per the record date can subscribe to additional shares.
4) Metropolis Healthcare Ltd
The company has announced a bonus issue in the ratio of 3:1. This means shareholders will receive 3 additional shares for every 1 share held.
5) National Highways Infra Trust
The InvIT has declared an income distribution for its unitholders. Both ex-date and record date are March 20, 2026.
6) REC Ltd
REC has announced an interim dividend of ₹3.20 per share, with eligibility based on holdings before the ex-date.
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The ex-date (or ex-dividend date) is the day when a stock starts trading without the benefit of a declared dividend or corporate action.
To receive the dividend, bonus shares, or rights entitlement, investors must buy the stock in their demat account before the ex-date. If the stock is purchased on or after the ex-date, the buyer will not be eligible for these benefits.
Ex-date is important because stock prices often adjust on this day to reflect the value of the benefit being distributed.
Investors tracking dividend income, bonus shares, or corporate actions closely watch such dates to plan their buying or selling decisions.
March 20 is an active day for corporate actions, with 6 stocks turning ex-date for dividends, bonus issues, rights issues, and income distribution. Investors should keep track of such events, as eligibility depends on holding shares before the ex-date, and these actions can also impact stock prices in the short term.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.
Published on: Mar 20, 2026, 1:29 PM IST
Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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