{"id":58396,"date":"2025-08-05T15:51:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T10:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/?p=58396"},"modified":"2025-08-05T16:34:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T11:04:36","slug":"bonus-shares-stock-splits-5-stocks-retail-investors-shouldnt-ignore-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/bonus-shares-stock-splits-5-stocks-retail-investors-shouldnt-ignore-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Bonus Shares + Stock Splits: 5 Stocks Retail Investors Shouldn\u2019t Ignore Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What if one fine morning, you woke up richer\u2014without spending a single rupee?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You sip your coffee, open your portfolio\u2026 and boom\u2014the number of shares has doubled overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No magic. No glitch. Just the power of corporate moves like bonus issues<\/a> and stock splits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They don\u2019t increase your total investment value instantly, but they do put a spotlight on the stock. Buzz builds. Volumes jump. And sometimes, prices follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These moves often keep a stock in the limelight for weeks\u2014making them prime candidates for your watchlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will look at 5 such stocks which have announced bonus or stock splits in recent times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Godfrey Phillips India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Along with its Q1 results, cigarette manufacturer Godfrey Phillips<\/a> also approved issuance of 2:1 bonus equity shares along with announcing the record date for the final dividend announced in FY25. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will be Godfrey\u2019s first ever bonus issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company has set Tuesday, September 16 as the record date to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive the bonus shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the record date for getting a final dividend<\/a> of Rs 60 is set as August 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with the bonus issue, the company’s board has approved an increase in authorised share capital from \u20b925 crore to \u20b950 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
First Ever Bonus Issue<\/td>2:1 Bonus Equity Shares Approved<\/td><\/tr>
Bonus Record Date<\/td>Tuesday, September 16<\/td><\/tr>
Final Dividend<\/td>\u20b960 per share<\/td><\/tr>
Dividend Record Date<\/td>Friday, August 22<\/td><\/tr>
Authorised Share Capital Increase<\/td>From \u20b925 crore to \u20b950 crore<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Godfrey Phillips is an associate of the KK Modi Group and Philip Morris Global Brands Inc., where the KK Modi family holds approximately 47% stake and Philip Morris holds around 25%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Godfrey Phillips India Shareholding Breakup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: BSE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company primarily operates in the cigarette manufacturing business and has been active in India for over 80 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its popular brands include Four Square, Red & White, Stellar, Cavenders, and it also handles the manufacturing and distribution of Marlboro cigarettes in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tata Investment Corporation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Next up is Tata Investment Corp<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s right, the Tata group company<\/a> has joined the list of companies announcing a stock split.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tata Investment\u2019s board met on 4th August 2025 and approved a stock split in the ratio of 1:10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means every existing share with a face value of \u20b910 will be split into 10 shares of \u20b91 each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This marks the first stock split under the current shareholding structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The record date for the stock split is yet to be finalised. It will be announced after securing shareholder approval and will be communicated in due course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HDFC Bank<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Next up we have HDFC Bank<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last month, in a landmark move, HDFC Bank\u2019s board announced a 1:1 bonus share issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that for every fully paid-up equity share held, shareholders will receive one additional share\u2014absolutely free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes this announcement even more special is that this is the first bonus issue in HDFC Bank\u2019s history<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The record date to determine who is eligible for the bonus shares has been set as 27th August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This bonus issue reflects the bank\u2019s strong performance and robust financials over the years. It also aims to improve liquidity and make the stock more affordable for a broader base of investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karur Vyasa Bank<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Next up we have another bank, Karur Vyasa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 24th July 2025, Karur Vysya Bank announced a bonus issue in the ratio of 1:5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that shareholders will receive 1 additional equity share (face value \u20b92) for every 5 fully paid-up equity shares (\u20b92 each) they currently hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The record date to determine eligible shareholders has been set as 26th August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a significant move for the private lender, as it marks the first bonus issue in nearly seven years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The announcement reflects the bank\u2019s improved financial health and growing confidence in its long-term growth strategy. It also aims to reward loyal shareholders and improve the stock’s liquidity in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this, Karur Vysya Bank joins the list of financial institutions using corporate actions to enhance shareholder value in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India Glycols<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fifth on the list is India Glycols<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company has announced a stock split in the ratio of 1:2, meaning each equity share with a face value of \u20b910 will be split into 2 fully paid-up shares of \u20b95 each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This move is designed to make the stock more affordable and improve liquidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post-split, the authorised share capital will remain unchanged at \u20b9450 million, but will now be divided into 90 million equity shares of \u20b95 each, instead of the earlier \u20b910 denomination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The record date to determine eligible shareholders for the stock split has been set as 12th August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bonus issues and stock splits often create excitement in the market \u2014 they increase liquidity, improve affordability, and can attract a wider set of investors. But while they may look rewarding on the surface, they aren’t always a signal of long-term wealth creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The real question investors need to ask is \u2014 does the business merit my capital<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because unless a company\u2019s profits grow in line with its expanding share base, there\u2019s a risk of earnings dilution, which could limit future upside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So before jumping in for the sake of a bonus or split, it\u2019s wise to go deeper. Study the company\u2019s financial strength, management quality, and growth roadmap. Treat these corporate actions as part of a broader picture \u2014 not the full story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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