Power Grid dividend record date nears: Last chance to buy for eligibility

Today is the last day to buy Power Grid shares to qualify for its final dividend of Rs 1.25 per share, with August 19 as the record date.

The payout continues Power Grid’s history of steady dividends, appealing to income-focused investors.

Other companies announcing dividends with the same record date include Apollo Hospitals (Rs 10/share), Natco Pharma (Rs 2/share), and Shyam Metalics (Rs 2.25/share).

Multiple firms across sectors are offering both interim and final dividends, creating opportunities for short-term dividend gains.