Several major companies have announced significant dividend payouts with May 27, 2026 set as the ex-dividend date. According to reports from Business Standard, Page Industries has declared the highest interim dividend at ₹150 per share, with May 27, 2026 fixed as the record date. ITC has announced a final dividend of ₹8 per share with the same record date, while Aptech has declared an interim dividend of ₹4.50 per share and Chemcon Speciality Chemicals announced an interim dividend of ₹6.50 per share for eligible shareholders. The latest developments show Bajaj Auto leading with the highest final dividend of ₹150 per share for May 29, 2026, while GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals has declared a final dividend of ₹57 per share. CESC has also announced a dividend of ₹6 per share for the financial year, with October 27, 2025 as both the record and ex-dividend date.
As reported by Business Standard, shares of these companies are set to trade ex-dividend on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The ex-dividend date is significant as investors must hold shares before this date to qualify for the announced dividend benefits, subject to the respective record dates fixed by the companies. Aptech and Chemcon Speciality Chemicals have fixed May 28, 2026 as their respective record dates for determining shareholder eligibility, while ITC and Page Industries have set May 27, 2026 as their record dates. The comprehensive schedule includes multiple companies across different sectors, with Page Industries leading in terms of absolute dividend amount at ₹150 per share. CESC follows a similar schedule with October 27, 2025 as both record and ex-dividend date.
According to Business Standard, shares of Dhampur Sugar Mills, GPT Infraprojects, Hatsun Agro Product, and IRB Infrastructure Developers will also remain in focus as they traded ex-dividend on May 26, 2026. Among these companies, Hatsun Agro Product announced the highest interim dividend at ₹10 per share, while Dhampur Sugar Mills declared an interim dividend of ₹2 per share. GPT Infraprojects announced a dividend of ₹1 per share for eligible shareholders, and IRB Infrastructure Developers declared an interim dividend of ₹0.05 per share. The latest additions include Tata Consumer Products with a dividend of ₹10 per share for May 25, 2025, and LTM declaring a special dividend of ₹4 per share. CESC has also announced a previous dividend of ₹4.50 per share for January 16, 2025, with the same record date.
As reported by Business Standard, investors on Dalal Street seeking passive income from their equity investments may keep an eye on shares of Aptech, Chemcon Speciality Chemicals, ITC, and Page Industries, as these companies have announced dividend payouts for shareholders. The comprehensive dividend schedule includes multiple companies across different sectors, with Page Industries leading in terms of absolute dividend amount at ₹150 per share. The latest developments show additional focus on Bajaj Auto with its ₹150 per share final dividend, Tata Consultancy Services at ₹31 per share, and GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals at ₹57 per share for the upcoming week. CESC adds to this list with its ₹6 per share dividend for the financial year.
