Last day to buy shares of these 5 companies to be eligible for interim dividends. Do you own?

Investors keen to receive interim dividends from several listed companies must ensure they purchase shares by the end of trading today, as the ex-dividend date for these stocks falls on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Among the prominent announcements, Balrampur Chini Mills has declared an interim dividend of 350% at Rs 3.5 per share, one of the highest among its peers for this payout cycle.

EPL Ltd, another notable name, has also announced a significant interim dividend of 125% at Rs 2.5 per share. For investors aiming to receive these dividends, owning the shares before the ex-date is essential, making November 14 the last trading day for eligibility.


This data has been sourced from StockEdge.

Below are the details of the companies announcing interim dividends, along with the respective rates and values per share:

Company-wise Dividend Announcements

• Arfin India
  

Interim Dividend: 11% @ Rs 0.11 per share

Ex-Date: November 17, 2025

• Balrampur Chini Mills
  

Interim Dividend: 350% @ Rs 3.5 per share

Ex-Date: November 17, 2025

• EPL Ltd
  

Interim Dividend: 125% @ Rs 2.5 per share

Ex-Date: November 17, 2025

• Gopal Snacks
  

Interim Dividend: 25% @ Rs 0.25 per share

Ex-Date: November 17, 2025

• HB Portfolio
  

Interim Dividend: 10% @ Rs 1 per share

Ex-Date: November 17, 2025

As per standard market practice, investors become eligible for dividends if they purchase the shares before the ex-dividend date. Since the ex-date is November 17 for these companies, shares must be bought by November 14 to qualify.

Investors who buy shares on or after the ex-date will not be entitled to receive the declared dividends.

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