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Bonus Issue
Check the latest & upcoming Bonus Issue updates.
| Company Name | Ex Date | Purpose | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alka India Ltd | 08 May 2026 | Bonus issue 6:1 | 08 May 2026 |
| Aptus Pharma Ltd | 12 May 2026 | Bonus issue 3:2 | 12 May 2026 |
| Biogen Pharmachem Industries Ltd | 15 May 2026 | Bonus issue 1:6 | 15 May 2026 |
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Bonus Issues in 2026 — NSE & BSE
All upcoming and recent bonus share announcements from Indian listed companies. Ratios, ex-dates, and record dates — updated regularly.
Free Shares
Bonus shares are issued free of cost to existing shareholders. No payment required — just hold shares before the ex-date.
Bonus Ratio
"1:1 bonus" means 1 free share for every 1 held. "4:1" means 4 free shares per share. Your shareholding increases proportionally.
Ex-Bonus Date
The cutoff date. You must hold shares before this date to receive bonus shares. Price adjusts downward on this date.
From Reserves
Bonus shares are funded from the company's free reserves or share premium account — not from new profits or external funds.
What is a Bonus Issue? Simple Explanation
A bonus issue (also called a bonus share or scrip dividend) is when a company gives additional free shares to its existing shareholders. The shares come from the company's accumulated reserves and are distributed in a fixed ratio based on current holdings.
Like a stock split, your total investment value doesn't change on the day of the bonus. But unlike a split, bonus shares are created from the company's reserve accounts, which reduces retained earnings. This is why a bonus issue is considered a sign of financial strength — the company must have sufficient reserves to do it.
How to Read Bonus Ratios
The ratio is always written as Bonus Shares : Existing Shares. The first number is what you receive, the second is what you hold.
1:1
1 free per 1 held
100 → 200 shares
2:1
2 free per 1 held
100 → 300 shares
4:1
4 free per 1 held
100 → 500 shares
6:1
6 free per 1 held
100 → 700 shares
Example: 200 shares with 1:1 bonus → 200 × (1+1) = 400 shares
Example: 100 shares with 4:1 bonus → 100 × (1+4) = 500 shares
New Price = Old Price ÷ (1 + Bonus Ratio)
Example: ₹1,000 stock with 1:1 bonus → ₹1,000 ÷ 2 = ₹500 new price
Bonus Issue vs Stock Split — Key Differences
Source of shares: Bonus shares come from company reserves (free reserves / share premium account). Stock splits simply divide existing shares by reducing face value — no reserves are used.
Face value: In a bonus issue, face value per share remains unchanged. In a stock split, face value is reduced proportionally.
Accounting impact: A bonus issue moves money from reserves to paid-up capital. A split only changes the denomination of shares.
For investors: Practically identical — both increase share count and proportionally reduce price. Both require holding before the ex-date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are bonus shares taxable in India?
Bonus shares received are not taxed at the time of receipt. However, when you sell them, capital gains tax applies. For bonus shares, the cost of acquisition is considered ₹0 (for shares issued after April 1, 2001), so the entire sale proceeds are treated as capital gain.
When will bonus shares be credited to my demat account?
SEBI mandates that bonus shares be credited within 15 days of the record date for listed companies. In practice, most brokers show the additional shares in your account within 2–7 trading days after the record date.
If I buy shares after the ex-bonus date, do I still get the bonus?
No. You must hold the shares before the ex-bonus date. Under T+1 settlement in India, buy at least 1 trading day before the ex-date to be eligible for the bonus shares.
Does a bonus issue increase the company's market cap?
No. The market cap stays the same. More shares × lower price = same total value. A 1:1 bonus doubles shares but halves the price — market cap is unchanged.
What is a 1:6 bonus issue? Is it smaller than 1:1?
Yes, 1:6 means you receive 1 bonus share for every 6 shares held — so it's smaller than a 1:1 bonus (which gives 1 for every 1 held). For example, if you hold 600 shares with a 1:6 bonus, you receive 100 additional shares, making your total 700 shares.