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What is a Dividend?

A dividend is the portion of a company’s profits distributed to its shareholders as a reward for investing in the company. It is usually paid in cash or additional shares.

When will I receive a Dividend?

You can expect to receive dividends in your bank account linked to your Demat account within 15 business days after the record date. The record date is when the company identifies the eligible shareholders for the dividend.

What should I do if I have not received the Dividend in my bank account?

Eligible shareholders receive dividends in the bank account linked to their demat account. The payment is processed through the company’s registered and transfer agents (RTA).

Eligibility Criteria: To receive dividends, shares must be in your demat account and held until the ex-date

Check your bank account details: You can check if your account received your dividends from the client Master Report.

If you have not received your Dividend: If your dividend hasn’t been credited, contact the company’s registrar. You can find the registrar’s details by searching for your company on NSE or BSE.

1. Search for the company.
2. Click on ‘Corporate Information.’
3. Select the ‘Company Directory’ to find the ‘Transfer Agent Details.’

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