This week, several companies including Coal India, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), and REC Ltd are scheduled for record dates related to dividends, bonus issues, and stock splits. Shareholders must own stocks before the ex-date to be eligible. Notable dividends include Rs 24 by Colgate-Palmolive, Rs 15.75 by Coal India, and Rs 28 by Ajanta Pharma.
Concurrent Gainers: 7 stocks that gained for 5 days in a row
In the five trading sessions prior to March 7, the Sensex rose by around 1.5%, or 1,134 points, closing at 74,333. The market ended on