Bonus shares are additional shares that a company gives to its existing shareholders at no cost. You don’t pay anything, the shares are credited to your DEMAT account automatically based on how many shares you already hold. For Example : The company announces a bonus ratio for example, 1:1 or […]
Why Do Some Shareholders Not Receive Dividends?
Even if a company declares a dividend, not every shareholder automatically receives it. There are a few common reasons why the payment may not reach you. You bought the shares on or after the ex-dividend date This is the most common reason. If you purchased the shares on or after […]
How Do I Receive My Dividend?
In India, dividends are paid directly to your linked bank account not to your DEMAT account. Companies use ECS or NEFT to transfer the amount automatically on the payment date. You don’t need to do anything. Before the payment date, make sure: Your bank account is correctly linked to your […]
What Is the Ex-Dividend Date, Record Date, and Payment Date?
When a company announces a dividend, it sets three important dates. Understanding these tells you whether you’re eligible to receive the dividend and when the money will reach you. Record Date – The company fixes a record date to determine which shareholders are eligible for the dividend. If your name […]
How Is Dividend Calculated for My Holdings?
The calculation is straightforward. Once a company declares a dividend per share, you multiply that by the number of shares you hold on the record date. Formula Dividend Amount = Dividend per Share × Number of Shares Held Example A company declares a dividend of ₹5 per share. You hold […]
How Often Are Dividends Paid?
There is no fixed schedule that all companies follow. Each company decides when and how often to pay dividends based on its financial performance and cash position. Interim Dividend – Paid once or more during the financial year, usually after a strong quarterly result. Final Dividend – Paid once, after […]
What Is a Dividend?
A dividend is a portion of a company’s profits that it distributes to its shareholders. It is one of the ways a company rewards you for holding its stock. Not every company pays dividends. Companies that are still in a growth phase typically reinvest their profits back into the business. […]
How Do I Track Corporate Actions?
You can track all upcoming and ongoing corporate actions through the Event Calendar on the Samco app. It shows record dates, ex-dates, offer windows, and payment dates for dividends, bonus issues, stock splits, rights issues, buybacks, and more. For voluntary actions like rights issues and buybacks, missing a deadline means […]
What Is the Difference Between Mandatory and Voluntary Corporate Actions?
Corporate actions fall into two categories based on whether you need to do anything as a shareholder. Mandatory Corporate Actions These are applied automatically to all eligible shareholders on the record date. You don’t need to apply, approve, or respond. The change simply reflects in your DEMAT account or bank […]
How Do Corporate Actions Impact the Stock Price?
Corporate actions don’t just affect your share count, most of them have a direct and predictable effect on the stock price as well. Bonus Issue The stock price drops proportionally on the ex-date. If a company announces a 1:1 bonus, the price adjusts to roughly half. Your total holding value […]
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