What is the Ex-Dividend Date?

📅 A complete guide for Indian investors

⚠️ T-1 Must Buy Before This Date You must own the stock at least 1 business day BEFORE the ex-date to qualify for the dividend.

Key Dividend Dates 📣 Announcement Date — dividend declared 📅 Ex-Date — cut-off to qualify 📝 Record Date — shareholders registered 💰 Payment Date — dividend credited Ex-date and record date are 1-2 business days apart

📉 Drops Price on Ex-Date The stock price typically drops by the dividend amount on the ex-date. This is normal and not a loss — you still receive the dividend.

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