Dividend Details
What dividends are, the four dates that matter, and a quick yield calculator — with links to the official exchange feeds for live announcements.
Dividend yield calculator
Dividend yield
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Your annual income
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The four dividend dates
- Declaration date — the board announces the dividend amount.
- Ex-dividend date — buy on or after this date and you do not get the dividend; the price typically opens lower by roughly the dividend amount.
- Record date — the company checks its shareholder register; you must already be a holder.
- Payment date — the money lands in your bank account.
Where to find official dividend announcements
Always verify against the exchanges' own corporate-action feeds: NSE corporate actions · BSE corporate actions.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good dividend yield?
Indian large-caps typically yield 1–3%; utilities and PSUs often more. A very high yield can be a warning sign — it may reflect a falling share price rather than a generous company.
Are dividends taxable?
In India, dividends are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, with TDS deducted above a threshold. Rules change — confirm current law or ask a tax professional.