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As the Indian equity market enters a flurry of dividend announcements and corporate actions, next week stands out for a notable number of companies going ex-dividend, meaning their shares will trade without the entitlement to the next declared dividend. This is a key date for investors assessing dividend capture strategies or simply deciding whether to hold through the payout.Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know, the companies involved, what it means to trade ex-dividend, and how to interpret the price adjustments.Companies Trading Ex-Dividend Next WeekHere are the major companies (in India) that will trade ex-dividend in the week beginning Monday, 27 October 2025, along with the announced dividend amount.Monday, 27 October 2025360 ONE WAM Ltd — Interim dividend of ₹6 per shareCentral Bank of India — Interim dividend of ₹0.20 per shareCESC Ltd — Interim dividend of ₹6 per shareCRISIL Ltd — Interim dividend of ₹16 per shareInfosys Ltd — Interim dividend of ₹23 per shareL&T Technology Services Ltd — Interim dividend of ₹18 per sharePCBL Chemical Ltd — Interim dividend of ₹6 per shareREC Ltd — Interim dividend of ₹4.60 per shareTanla Platforms Ltd — Interim dividend of ₹6 per shareFriday, 31 October 2025Coforge Ltd — Interim dividend of ₹4 per shareJasch Gauging Technologies Ltd — Dividend (amount un-specified)Julien Agro Infratech Ltd — Interim dividend of ₹0.01 per shareLaurus Labs Ltd — Interim dividend of ₹0.80 per shareNRB Bearings Ltd — Interim dividend of ₹2.50 per sharePDS Ltd — Interim dividend (amount un-specified)Supreme Petrochem Ltd — Interim dividend of ₹2.50 per shareThe list is drawn from data collected on the Bombay Stock Exchange website.Stock Split & Other Corporate ActionsIn addition to dividends, one significant corporate action is scheduled:KSE Ltd will undergo a stock split from ₹10 to ₹1, and will trade ex-split on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.Several other companies have announced corporate actions (amalgamations, spin-offs) for next week as well, signaling that investors should pay attention not just to dividends but structure changes too.Headline Companies — Quick LookBelow is a quick snapshot of a few of the higher-profile firms going ex-dividend next week:Infosys Ltd: Interim dividend of ₹23 per share — trading ex-dividend on 27 Oct.CESC Ltd: Interim dividend of ₹6 per share — ex-dividend on 27 Oct.Tanla Platforms Ltd: Interim dividend of ₹6 per share — ex on 27 Oct.L&T Technology Services Ltd: Interim dividend ₹18 per share — ex on 27 Oct.CRISIL Ltd: Interim dividend ₹16 per share — ex on 27 Oct.Supreme Petrochem Ltd: Dividend ₹2.5 per share — ex on 31 Oct.Investor ChecklistIf you hold or are considering holding any of the stocks listed above, or any that are approaching ex-dividend status, here’s a quick checklist:Confirm the ex-date for the company and the amount of dividend announced.Ensure your trade settles in time so you’re a shareholder at the close of business the day prior to the ex-date.Assess the payout in context of the company’s overall payout ratio, cash-flow health and balance sheet.Factor in tax treatment of dividend income (including any dividend distribution tax or applicable tax slabs).Evaluate post-ex behaviour of the stock — while price may adjust downwards, market sentiment and fundamentals can offset this.Read More - Rs 200 Crore Invested in Chip Innovation, Mobile Exports SurgeBe cautious of ‘chasing’ a dividend alone — higher yield may come with higher risk or weaker growth prospects.
