Dividend Alert: Last Day to Buy Asian Paints, Coal India and 6 Other Stocks for Upcoming Payouts

Investors have one trading session left to qualify for dividends from eight listed companies

Indian stock market investors have a key corporate-action deadline on Tuesday, November 3. Eight listed companies have fixed November 4 as the record date for their upcoming dividend payments, making Tuesday the final opportunity to purchase their shares and qualify for the announced payouts.

The companies include well-known names such as Asian Paints, Coal India and Godrej Consumer Products, alongside several mid-cap and smaller listed businesses.

Under India's T+1 settlement framework, investors generally need to purchase shares at least one trading day before the record date to ensure settlement and eligibility. This means eligible investors must complete their purchases by November 3 for the November 4 record date.

Coal India announces the highest dividend among the eight

Coal India has announced an interim dividend of ₹10.25 per share, the largest payout among these eight companies.

Asian Paints has declared an interim dividend of ₹5.75 per share. The company has set November 4 as its record date, with payment scheduled by November 13.

Meanwhile, Godrej Consumer Products has announced ₹5 per share, while Privi Speciality Chemicals has also fixed its interim dividend at ₹5 per share.

Complete list of dividend-paying stocks

The following companies have November 4, 2026, as their announced record date:

The combined announced dividend is ₹30.60 per share if an investor holds one share of each company. Actual dividend entitlement depends on the number of eligible shares held in each company.

What investors should understand before buying

A dividend announcement does not automatically make a stock an attractive purchase. When a stock trades ex-dividend, its market price may adjust to reflect the dividend payout.

Investors should therefore consider the company's financial performance, valuation, business outlook and potential price fluctuations rather than buying shares solely to receive a dividend.

Those who already hold eligible shares should also check their demat holdings and the official exchange announcements for confirmation of the record date.

Market takeaway

With eight companies approaching their dividend record dates, November 3 is an important date on the corporate-action calendar. Coal India offers the largest per-share payout among this group, while Asian Paints and Godrej Consumer Products are also drawing attention.

Investors should verify the latest exchange disclosures before placing any trades.