Synopsis: Several listed companies across pharmaceuticals, defence, jewellery, liquor and real estate are set to turn ex-dividend over the coming week, with payouts ranging from modest single-digit amounts to one exceptionally large special dividend. Investors eyeing dividend income will want to note these upcoming record dates closely.
Dividend season continues to bring a fresh set of opportunities for income-focused investors, with a batch of companies spanning pharma, defence electronics, kitchenware, asset management, jewellery, graphite, real estate and liquor sectors announcing ex-dividend dates in the week ahead. The payouts vary widely in scale, with some translating to only a few percentage points of face value and others running into several thousand percent. Here is a look at what’s coming up.
Neuland Laboratories Limited
Neuland Laboratories is a Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company specialising in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The company serves generic drug makers as well as innovator pharma companies globally and has built a growing presence in the custom development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) space, working closely with international pharma clients on complex molecules. The stock will turn ex-dividend on 24-Jul-2026 for a dividend of Rs 34 per share. On a face value of Rs 10, this works out to 340% of face value.
Abbott India Limited
Abbott India is the domestic arm of global healthcare major Abbott Laboratories, present across pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, nutrition and consumer healthcare. The company has a long track record of steady profitability and has historically been among the more generous dividend payers on Dalal Street.
The stock goes ex-dividend on 24-Jul-2026 for a dividend of Rs 525 per share, along with a special dividend of Rs 131 per share, taking the total payout to Rs 656 per share. On a face value of Rs 10, this comes to 6,560% of face value.
Data Patterns (India) Limited
Data Patterns is a Chennai-based defence electronics company that designs, develops and manufactures products used in radar systems, electronic warfare and weapon platforms for the Indian armed forces and DRDO. The company operates largely as an indigenous defence technology supplier with a design-led approach. The stock will go ex-dividend on 24-Jul-2026 for a dividend of Rs 10 per share. On a face value of Rs 2, this translates to 500% of face value.
Hawkins Cookers Limited
Hawkins Cookers is a Pune-based kitchenware company best known for its pressure cookers and cookware products sold under the Hawkins and Futura brands. The company has a strong legacy brand and has consistently rewarded shareholders with dividends over the years. The stock turns ex-dividend on 22-Jul-2026 for a dividend of Rs 140 per share. On a face value of Rs 10, this works out to 1,400% of face value.
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC is the asset management arm of the Aditya Birla Capital and Sun Life joint venture, and ranks among the larger mutual fund houses in India. It offers a wide range of equity, debt and hybrid schemes to retail and institutional investors. The stock goes ex-dividend on 22-Jul-2026 for a dividend of Rs 25.50 per share. On a face value of Rs 5, this comes to 510% of face value.
Thangamayil Jewellery Limited
Thangamayil Jewellery is a Tamil Nadu-based jewellery retailer dealing in gold, diamond and silver ornaments. The company has a strong regional footprint, particularly in southern Tamil Nadu, and has been expanding its store network over recent years. The stock will turn ex-dividend on 22-Jul-2026 for a dividend of Rs 18 per share. On a face value of Rs 10, this works out to 180% of face value.
Graphite India Limited
Graphite India is a manufacturer of graphite electrodes, which are used primarily in electric arc furnace-based steelmaking. Part of the KK Birla group, the company caters to both domestic and export markets and is one of the larger players in the graphite electrode space. The stock goes ex-dividend on 20-Jul-2026 for a dividend of Rs 7 per share. On a face value of Rs 2, this comes to 350% of face value.
Nesco Limited
Nesco operates the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, Mumbai, along with IT park properties leased to corporate tenants. The company’s business is spread across exhibition and event space rental as well as commercial real estate leasing, giving it a diversified revenue base. The stock will turn ex-dividend on 20-Jul-2026 for a dividend of Rs 7 per share. On a face value of Rs 2, this works out to 350% of face value.
EL CID Investments Limited
EL CID Investments is a small investment and holding company that primarily holds stakes in group and other listed entities. The stock is thinly traded and functions largely as an investment vehicle rather than an operating business. The stock goes ex-dividend on 24-Jul-2026 for a dividend of Rs 25 per share. On a face value of Rs 10, this comes to 250% of face value.
Radico Khaitan Limited
Radico Khaitan is one of India’s largest manufacturers of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), with brands such as Magic Moments vodka and 8PM whisky. The company has been steadily expanding its premium and luxury liquor portfolio in recent years. The stock will turn ex-dividend on 24-Jul-2026 for a dividend of Rs 9 per share. On a face value of Rs 2, this works out to 450% of face value
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