1. HDFC Bank
- Update: At its board meeting on July 19, 2025, HDFC Bank will consider issuing bonus shares along with a special interim dividend for FY 2025–26 Chittorgarh+15Reuters+15Angel One+15.
- Significance: If approved, this would mark HDFC Bank’s first-ever bonus issue, reflecting its strong financial health The Economic Times.
- Next Steps: Await board approval, followed by shareholder and regulatory consent. Stay tuned for the bonus ratio and record date.
2. Ashok Leyland
- Bonus Ratio: 1:1 — share for share .
- Record Date: July 16, 2025 The Economic Times+2mint+2The Economic Times+2.
- Details: New bonus shares were allotted on July 17 and became tradable from July 18. After the share doubling, the stock price adjusted downwards, but total investment value remained the same Equitymaster+7mint+7India Today+7.
3. Samvardhana Motherson International & Subsidiaries
- Companies: Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd and Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd (MSUMI) among others.
- Bonus Ratio: 1:2 — one bonus share per two shares held.
- Record Date: July 18, 2025 India Today+95paisa+9Angel One+9.
- Context: These issues aim to boost liquidity and reward investors Angel One+1Reuters+1.
4. IFGL Refractories
- Bonus Ratio: 1:1 — share for share.
- Record Date: July 18, 2025 Angel One+1The Economic Times+1Moneycontrol+3Angel One+3ET Now+3.
5. Bright Outdoor Media
- Bonus Ratio: 1:2 — first-ever bonus issue ET Now.
- Record Date: July 18, 2025 .
- Highlights: Declared along with its first-ever dividend of ₹0.50 per share Equitymaster+5ET Now+5The Economic Times+5.
6. Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)
- Bonus Ratio: 1:4 — one bonus share for every four shares held.
- Record Date & Ex-Date: July 4, 2025 The Economic Times+2Angel One+2Angel One+2.
- Market Reaction: Stock price rose ~1% on the announcement Moneycontrol+3Equitymaster+3The Economic Times+3.
7. Roto Pumps Ltd
- Bonus Ratio: 2:1 — two bonus shares for every one share held.
- Record Date: July 11, 2025 mint+6Angel One+6India Today+6.
8. Anuh Pharma Ltd
- Bonus Ratio: 1:1 — share for share.
- Record Date: July 15, 2025 The Economic TimesET Now.
🧭 Why Do Companies Issue Bonus Shares?
- Reward shareholders: Offer free shares instead of cash dividends when retaining earnings.
- Enhance liquidity: Higher share count can attract more investors by lowering the share price.
- Signal strength: Indicates confidence in future growth and profitability Upstox - Online Stock and Share Trading+1Angel One+1.
🗓️ Watchlist for Investors
To ensure you're eligible:
- Buy one trading day before the record date (T+1 settlement applies).
- Hold shares through ex-date and by record date's end.
- Bonus allotment typically follows within 5–7 working days post record date Samayam Telugu+3mint+3Samayam Telugu+3The Economic Times+8Angel One+85paisa+8.
✅ Quick Comparison Table
CompanyRatioRecord DateHDFC BankTBDTBD (post-19 Jul)Ashok Leyland1:116 Jul 2025Samvardhana Motherson, MSUMI1:218 Jul 2025IFGL Refractories1:118 Jul 2025Bright Outdoor Media1:218 Jul 2025CONCOR1:404 Jul 2025Roto Pumps Ltd2:111 Jul 2025Anuh Pharma1:115 Jul 2025
🧠 Investor Takeaways
- Hold through record dates to benefit—key eligibility criterion.
- Watch for price adjustment on ex-date, which reflects higher share count.
- No cash flow change, but your holding value remains stable.
- Increasing share liquidity could influence volatility and trading volume.
