Five Major Companies Set Ex-Dividend Date; August 27 Cut-Off Looms

Shareholders looking to receive upcoming dividend distributions from five major Indian and multinational corporations must complete their share purchases by August 26, 2026, before the ex-dividend date takes effect.

The companies in question—DOMS Industries, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), Procter & Gamble Health, Thomas Cook, and several others—will mark August 27 as their ex-dividend date, the cutoff point after which new share purchases will not entitle investors to the declared dividends.

Market convention dictates that only shareholders whose names appear on the company register as of the ex-dividend date are eligible to receive dividend payments. Investors who purchase shares on or after August 27 will not qualify for the current dividend distribution, though they will remain entitled to future payouts.

For retail and institutional investors tracking dividend-yielding stocks, marking the August 26 deadline is essential to securing eligibility. Settlement of share transactions typically occurs two business days after purchase, making the timing critical for those seeking to capture the upcoming payouts.

Companies generally announce dividend dates well in advance to allow shareholders adequate time to adjust their investment portfolios accordingly. Investors are advised to verify specific dividend amounts and payment dates directly with their brokers or the respective company investor relations departments.