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.
US dollar makes weekly gains on renewed trade deal optimism
The dollar is poised for a weekly gain against major currencies amid optimism surrounding potential U.S.-China trade talks, fueled by a recent U.S.-UK trade agreement.