Dividends are paid to shareholders listed in the company’s records on the record date. To be eligible for dividends, shares must be purchased at least one day before the ex-date, as transactions settle the next day. However, those who buy shares on the ex-date will not qualify for dividends
FIIs cut stake in 10 smallcap stocks for 3 consecutive quarters; shares fall up to 70% in CY26
FIIs reduced stakes in 235 BSE smallcap companies for three consecutive quarters. Nine stocks suffered 50–70% declines in CY26, highlighting sustained foreign investor selling and