18 Stocks Set for Big Moves Next Week With Dividends up to ₹25, 4 Splits
An eventful trading week awaits Dalal Street as equity shares of 18 listed companies prepare to trade on an ex-date basis across the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) starting Monday, October 26, 2026. Investors closely tracking corporate actions have lined up opportunities spanning hefty interim dividends, share subdivisions, and an equity buyback. Because stock exchanges operate on a strict ex-date mechanism—meaning any purchase executed on or after the designated ex-date forfeits eligibility for the announced corporate benefit—market participants must finalize purchases before the cutoff dates to secure entitlements. The upcoming roster includes 13 companies distributing interim cash payouts up to ₹25 per share, four firms executing stock splits to broaden shareholder accessibility, and one automobile manufacturer conducting a formal equity buyback.
Dividend Calendar: Chennai Petroleum, LTTS, and CRISIL Lead Payouts Across 13 Counters
The dividend calendar features a tiered lineup of payouts kicking off immediately with the week’s opening bell. On Monday, October 26, Hexaware Technologies trades ex-dividend for an interim cash distribution of ₹9.50 per share, meaning only existing holders on record will receive the credit. On Tuesday, October 27, engineering research firm L&T Technology Services (LTTS) hits its ex-date for an interim dividend of ₹20 per share. The momentum carries into Wednesday, October 28, when Saint and asset manager Nippon Life India Asset Management trade ex-dividend for ₹12 and ₹9.50 per share, respectively. Thursday, October 29, brings ex-dates for credit rating heavyweight CRISIL with a ₹17 per share interim payout, alongside non-banking financial company Shriram Finance at ₹6.50 and IT consulting firm Kesolves India at ₹1 per share. The dividend rush culminates on Friday, October 30, with six companies going ex-dividend simultaneously: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited delivering the week’s highest dividend of ₹25 per share, followed by Ador Welding at ₹7.50, Steel Strips Wheels at ₹1.50, Emvil Healthcare at ₹0.50, Hypersoft Technologies at ₹0.25, and healthcare services provider Sagility at ₹0.15 per share.
Stock Splits and Buyback Watch: 4 Subdivisions and Automobile Corp of Goa in Focus
Alongside cash distributions, balance-sheet restructuring will take center stage through four stock splits and an equity repurchase program. The stock split schedule begins on Monday, October 26, with Midas Fashions subdividing its equity shares from a face value of ₹10 to ₹5 per share. On Thursday, October 29, Chandni Machines will execute a 10-for-1 split, reducing the face value of its equity shares from ₹10 down to ₹1. Friday, October 30, will witness two additional subdivisions as Galaxy Agrico Exports splits from a face value of ₹10 to ₹1, while Meenakshi India divides its shares from a face value of ₹10 to ₹5. Concurrently, Automobile Corporation of Goa will mark its ex-date for an equity share buyback on Wednesday, October 28, offering eligible shareholders an opportunity to tender shares back to the company. While stock splits alter the liquidity and share count without directly enhancing portfolio valuation, and buybacks contract the outstanding equity base, financial advisors emphasize that corporate actions should not be chased in isolation, urging investors to evaluate underlying business fundamentals and stock valuations before committing capital.
