Investors are eyeing a slew of dividend-paying stocks as 20 companies, including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Forge, and NBCC, are set to trade ex-dividend this week. HAL leads the pack with an interim dividend of ₹25 per share, while Bharat Forge offers ₹2.50 per share. NBCC shareholders will receive ₹0.53 per share. Other notable companies include IRCTC (₹3 per share) and Oil India (₹7 per share). The ex-dividend dates range from February 17 to February 21, 2025, with record dates following closely. This dividend wave comes as companies distribute profits following recent financial results.
Sources: News18, NDTV Profit, Economic Times