How and when the Dividends will be received?

How and when the Dividends will be received?

  • Dividend payments are credited directly to the primary bank account linked to the account on the dividend payment date.
  • It is generally between 30 and 45 days after the ex-date/record date.
  • Dividend per share is generally,declared by the company .The client will recieve dividend on the basis of quantity held by him on record date. For example, If Mr. A have 1000 shares of XYZ co. on record date and company is providing ₹2 dividend per share then, Mr. A's dividend will be 100 x 2 = ₹2000.
  • In order to qualify for dividends, shareholders must hold the stock in their demat account on the ex-date/record date of the dividend issue. The stock purchase should be made at least one day before the ex-date/record date to ensure delivery of the stocks into the demat account by the record date.
  • Many times, the dividend recieved will be less than expected amount. To know why see, Why is the dividend amount received is lesser than what it should be?