Stocks Turning Ex Date Today, March 20: In today's stock market session, multiple stocks are trading ex-date, making it a key event for investors tracking dividend stocks, bonus issues, rights issues, and corporate actions in the Indian stock market.
Stocks like Balmer Lawrie Investments Ltd, Kama Holdings Ltd, REC Ltd, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, Maha Rashtra Apex Corporation Ltd, and National Highways Infra Trust are in focus as they go ex-date for interim dividends, bonus shares (3:1), rights issues, and InvIT income distribution on 20 March 2026.
The total dividend amount in today's trading session is Rs 28.43 per share cumulatively across companies, with Kama Holdings Ltd offering the highest dividend at Rs 23.20 per share, making it the largest contributor to today's dividend payouts among ex-date stocks.
Here's the full list of stocks turning ex date today (March 20):
| Company Name | Ex Date | Purpose | Record Date |
| Balmer Lawrie Investments Ltd | 20 Mar 2026 | Interim Dividend - Rs 2.03 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Kama Holdings Ltd | 20 Mar 2026 | Interim Dividend - Rs 23.2 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Maha Rashtra Apex Corporation Ltd | 20 Mar 2026 | Right Issue of Equity Shares | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Metropolis Healthcare Ltd | 20 Mar 2026 | Bonus issue 3:1 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| National Highways Infra Trust | 20 Mar 2026 | Income Distribution (InvIT) | 20 Mar 2026 |
| REC Ltd | 20 Mar 2026 | Interim Dividend - Rs. - 3.2 | 20 Mar 2026 |
Balmer Lawrie Investments Ltd
Interim Dividend Payout
The company has declared an interim dividend of Rs 2.03 per share, with both the ex-date and record date set as 20 March 2026.
Kama Holdings Ltd
Dividend Ex-Date Today
Kama Holdings has announced an interim dividend of Rs 23.20 per share, with the ex-date and record date on 20 March 2026.
Maha Rashtra Apex Corporation Ltd
Rights Issue
The company has announced a rights issue of equity shares, with the ex-date and record date on 20 March 2026.
Metropolis Healthcare Ltd
Bonus Issue
Metropolis Healthcare has declared a bonus issue in the ratio of 3:1, with the ex-date and record date on 20 March 2026.
National Highways Infra Trust
Corporate Action Today
The trust has declared an income distribution (InvIT), with the ex-date and record date on 20 March 2026.
REC Ltd
Rs 3.20 Dividend Announcement
REC Ltd has announced an interim dividend of Rs 3.20 per share, with the ex-date and record date on 20 March 2026.
What is an Ex Date?
The ex-date (ex-dividend date) is the day when a stock starts trading without entitlement to its declared dividend or corporate benefit, meaning only investors who bought the stock before this date are eligible for the payout.
(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice. ET NOW DIGITAL suggests its readers/audience to consult their financial advisors before making any money-related decisions.)
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