Multiple companies are preparing for significant corporate actions in the upcoming week, with ex-dividend, ex-split, and ex-bonus dates scheduled from January 12 to January 16. Major players including Tata Consultancy Services and Kotak Mahindra Bank are among the companies implementing these strategic moves.

Dividend Declarations

Several companies have announced interim dividend payments for the week. The ex-dividend date marks when share prices adjust to account for upcoming dividend payments, with dividends paid to shareholders recorded by the record date.

Stock Split Activities

Four companies will implement stock splits during the week, aimed at improving share liquidity. Stock splits increase the number of outstanding shares while maintaining the overall investment value, with share prices typically adjusting proportionally.

Bonus Issue Announcements

Two companies have declared bonus share issues, providing additional shares to existing shareholders instead of cash dividends. These corporate actions increase share count while maintaining overall investment value through proportional price adjustments.

Corporate Action Mechanics

These corporate actions follow established market principles where the ex-date determines eligibility for benefits. On ex-dividend dates, shares no longer carry the value of upcoming dividend payments. Stock splits and bonus issues increase share quantities while preserving total investment value through corresponding price adjustments. Best Agrolife Ltd stands out by implementing both a stock split and bonus issue on the same date, representing comprehensive capital restructuring.

Investors should note that while these actions change share quantities and prices, the fundamental value of holdings remains unchanged immediately following implementation.

A packed earnings calendar awaits investors next week as ten major companies across diverse sectors prepare to announce their financial results between January 12-17, 2026. The roster includes market leaders from energy, banking, information technology, fintech, and asset management sectors, with their performance likely to set the tone for broader market trends.

Technology Sector Takes Center Stage

The IT sector will be prominently featured with three major announcements. Tata Consultancy Services, the flagship company of the Tata Group, will kick off the week by declaring results on January 12 (Monday). As an IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization partnering with global businesses in their transformation journeys, TCS carries significant market influence.

Infosys, India's second-largest IT company, will follow on January 14 (Wednesday), while HCL Technologies will also announce on January 12 alongside TCS.

Banking and Energy Giants in Focus

Reliance Industries, the diversified conglomerate primarily engaged in refining crude oil and manufacturing transportation fuels, polymers, and petrochemicals, will declare results on January 16 (Friday). With a market capitalization of ₹19,96,445 crores, Reliance remains one of the most closely watched stocks.

HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector bank by assets, will announce its results on January 17 (Saturday). The Mumbai-headquartered banking and financial services company commands a market cap of ₹14,44,150 crores.

Emerging Fintech and Financial Services Players

The fintech sector will see significant action with Jio Financial Services announcing results on January 15 (Thursday). As an RBI-registered NBFC operating through consumer-facing subsidiaries including Jio Finance Limited and Jio Payment Solutions Limited, the company represents the growing digital finance space.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww), the Bengaluru-based fintech platform providing direct-to-customer digital investment services, will announce on January 14 (Wednesday). Angel One, the diversified financial services company engaged in stock and commodity broking, will report on January 15 (Thursday).

Specialized Services and Asset Management

Rounding out the earnings calendar, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, the largest active mutual fund asset manager by QAAUM, will declare results on January 14 (Wednesday). Tata Elxsi, a leading provider of design and technology services across automotive, media, and healthcare industries, will announce on January 13 (Tuesday).

These earnings announcements span critical sectors of the Indian economy and are expected to provide insights into corporate performance trends, potentially driving significant market volatility and influencing investor sentiment across respective sectors.