If you hold shares in demat form, dividends are usually credited directly to your bank account linked to your demat account on the payment date.
Make sure:
1. Your bank details are updated with your demat account.
2. You hold the shares on the record date announced by the company.
If there’s any issue or delay, you can check with your broker or the company’s registrar and transfer agent (RTA).
Yes. If you own the shares on the record date announced by the company, you are eligible to receive the dividend — even if you sell the shares after that date.
Make sure:
You bought the shares at least one trading day before the ex-dividend date, as the ex-date is usually 1 business day before the record date.
There could be a few reasons:
1. Shares bought after the ex-dividend date:
You must own the shares before the ex-date to be eligible, not just on the record date.
2. Incorrect or outdated bank details:
If your bank account linked to your demat account is not updated, the dividend may not be credited.
3. Dividend is still being processed:
Sometimes dividends take a few days to reflect in your account after the payment date.
4. Shares held in physical form:
If you hold physical share certificates, there may be delays or issues in processing.
What you can do:
1. Check your trading platform or demat account for updates.
2. Contact your broker or the company’s registrar and transfer agent (RTA) for help.
Dividends are usually credited to your registered bank account within 30 days from the declaration date, as per SEBI guidelines.
Most companies credit dividends on or shortly after the payment date announced in the corporate action. The timeline may vary slightly, but if your bank and demat account details are correct, you should receive it without delay.
If not received after the expected date, you can:
1. Check with your broker, or
2. Contact the company’s Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA).
You will receive the dividend amount directly in your bank account that is linked to your demat account.
Make sure your bank details are:
1. Correct
2. Updated with your depository participant (DP) (i.e., your broker)
If there’s a mismatch or outdated info, the dividend may fail to credit or get delayed.
Yes, you will still receive the dividend if you held the shares on the record date, even if you sell them on that same day.
This is because the stock exchange checks who owns the shares at the end of the record date, and you’re still considered the owner on that day.
You can check your dividend credit details in these places:
1. Your bank account statement — dividends appear as a credit entry on the payment date.
2. Your demat account statement — your broker’s platform usually shows dividend history.
3. Trading platform or mobile app — many brokers provide notifications and transaction history.
4. Company’s Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) website — some RTAs list dividend payments
