Dividend stocks: Key ex-date list, Vedanta demerger 2026

Market snapshot: two smallcaps trade in opposite directions

Kesar Corporation Ltd and Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd traded in different directions during the session, reflecting the mixed tone often seen in lower-liquidity counters. Kesar Corporation traded at ₹7.19, up 3.75% from the previous close of ₹6.93. Kothari Industrial traded at ₹182.90, down 1.75% from the previous close of ₹186.15. Intraday ranges and volumes pointed to a clear gap in liquidity between the two stocks. The data also showed both companies reporting negative earnings per share (EPS), which is relevant when investors compare valuations and corporate action prospects.

Kesar Corporation: price up, narrow trading band

Kesar Corporation’s session price of ₹7.19 placed it near the upper end of the day’s trading band of ₹7.09 to ₹7.29. Trading volume was reported at 25,707 shares. The stock’s 52-week high and low were ₹9.15 and ₹3.62, respectively, highlighting a wide yearly range. Market capitalisation was around ₹37.83 crore. The face value is ₹1.00, and the price-to-book value (P/B) was cited at 8.24x. Dividend yield was reported as 0.00%.

Kothari Industrial: declines despite wide 52-week range

Kothari Industrial traded at ₹182.90 during the session, showing a decline of 1.75% from ₹186.15. The day’s range was ₹180.10 to ₹186.70, with reported trading volume of 793 shares. The 52-week high of ₹624.95 and low of ₹152.00 indicated substantial volatility over the past year. Market capitalisation was around ₹1,975.72 crore. The stock’s face value is ₹5.00 and the P/B value was cited at 7.24x. Dividend yield was reported as 0.00%.

Key metrics: what the numbers say

Both stocks showed negative EPS in the provided data, which can influence how investors read valuation multiples and the sustainability of any shareholder payout. Kesar’s EPS was ₹-0.44 and Kothari Industrial’s EPS was ₹-3.68. Sector P/E values were also cited: ₹37.32 per share for Kesar and ₹56.95 per share for Kothari Industrial. While sector P/E is not a company-specific P/E, it provides a reference point commonly used in market summaries.

Price and valuation snapshot

Another mover: Himadri Speciality Chemical in focus

Separately, Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd was reported to have risen 6.93% to ₹573.4 at 11:47 IST. The stock was described as the biggest gainer in the BSE’s ‘A’ group at that time. This type of tape update can influence near-term attention, particularly when accompanied by group-level leadership. No additional triggers or corporate announcements were provided alongside the move.

Dividend watch: ex-dates between April 27 and May 1, 2026

Investors tracking dividend income were flagged to watch several stocks scheduled to trade ex-dividend in the April 27 to May 1, 2026 window, as per BSE data referenced in the text. ABB India announced a final dividend of ₹29.59 per share, with an ex-dividend date of April 30, 2026 and record date of May 2, 2026. Stovec Industries announced a dividend of ₹12 per share, with both ex-date and record date on April 30, 2026. 360 One WAM declared an interim dividend of ₹6 per share with an ex-date of April 27, 2026. Vesuvius India announced a final dividend of ₹1.5 per share with an ex-date of April 30, 2026.

Alka India declared a final dividend of ₹0.04 per share, and the record date was set as April 27. The data snippet did not state Alka India’s ex-date explicitly, so this article does not infer it.

Corporate actions calendar (as provided)

Vedanta demerger: what shareholders are set to receive

Vedanta’s demerger was highlighted as a key corporate action for the week. The record date is May 1, 2026, and the ex-date is April 30, 2026. Under the scheme, shareholders are set to receive shares in the demerged entities in proportion to their existing holdings. For every one Vedanta share held, investors will receive one share each of Vedanta Aluminium Metal, Vedanta Power, Vedanta Oil and Gas, and Vedanta Iron and Steel. The text also stated that the demerger will result in five separate companies, with consequent listings on the BSE and NSE.

Market impact: why ex-dates and record dates matter

The ex-dividend date determines eligibility for the declared dividend based on settlement rules, while the record date is the cut-off date used by the company to identify eligible shareholders. Around these dates, stock prices can reflect dividend-adjusted trading dynamics, though the provided text did not quantify any such impact for the named stocks. Similarly, demerger ex-dates and record dates matter because they decide who receives shares in the resulting entities under the announced ratio. Rights issue record dates also matter because they determine which shareholders are eligible to participate based on the company’s terms.

Analysis: linking tape moves with corporate actions

The day’s snapshots for Kesar Corporation and Kothari Industrial underline how price moves can occur even when dividend yields are reported at 0.00% and EPS is negative, especially in stocks where sentiment and liquidity can play a large role in short-term movement. Meanwhile, the corporate action calendar for late April 2026 is more concrete and time-bound, with specific ex-dates, record dates, and dividend amounts for certain companies. The Vedanta demerger details stand out due to the stated multi-entity share allocation and the plan for separate listings on both major exchanges. For dividend-focused investors, the practical takeaway is to track the exact ex-date and record date pair for each company, since the provided list includes cases where only one of the two dates was stated.

Conclusion

Kesar Corporation traded higher while Kothari Industrial traded lower, with both stocks showing negative EPS in the cited data. The larger near-term focus from the provided information remains the corporate actions calendar, led by multiple ex-dividend dates and Vedanta’s demerger ex-date on April 30, 2026 with a record date on May 1, 2026.