Ten prominent stocks are set to trade ex-dividend next week, presenting an opportunity for eligible shareholders to receive attractive dividend payouts. The list includes major names like Wipro, Jindal Stainless, and Computer Age Management Services (CAMS), with some companies offering dividends as high as 300% of their face value.

High-Yield Dividend Leaders

United Spirits and Wipro top the list with substantial dividend announcements. Both companies are issuing interim dividends of Rs. 6 per equity share, representing a 300% payout over their face value of Rs. 2 per share.

United Spirits, with a market capitalisation of Rs. 96,955.87 crore, closed at Rs. 1333 per share, declining 0.44% from the previous day's close of Rs. 1338.95. Wipro, valued at Rs. 2,49,962.38 crore, ended at Rs. 238.35 per share, down nearly 1% from Rs. 240.70.

Mid-Range Dividend Offerings

Several companies are offering moderate to attractive dividend payouts with varying yields. KEI Industries stands out with Rs. 4.50 per share dividend, representing 225% of its Rs. 2 face value.

KEI Industries closed at Rs. 3806.85 per share, dropping over 1% from Rs. 3846.55, while offering a dividend yield of 0.12%. Jindal Stainless, with its Rs. 1 per share dividend representing 50% of face value, provides a 0.40% dividend yield.

Technology and Service Sector Participants

The technology and financial services sectors are well-represented in next week's ex-dividend list. Mastek leads this segment with Rs. 8 per share dividend, while CAMS offers Rs. 3.50 per share.

Mastek, with a market capitalisation of Rs. 6,213.93 crore, experienced the steepest decline, falling over 5% to Rs. 2005.05 from Rs. 2111.60. Computer Age Management Services closed at Rs. 679.70, down nearly 4% from Rs. 707.70, while maintaining an attractive dividend yield of 1.73%.

Key Considerations for Investors

Investors should note that purchasing stocks on or after the ex-dividend date will not entitle them to receive the declared dividend. The record dates span from January 27-30, 2026, with most companies setting their ex-dividend dates accordingly.

Automobile Corporation of Goa offers the highest dividend yield at 1.50% despite its Rs. 5 dividend representing only 50% of its Rs. 10 face value. The company's shares declined 4% to Rs. 1674.85 from Rs. 1743.60, reflecting broader market movements affecting dividend-paying stocks.

Multiple major corporations have announced significant workforce reductions in early 2025, signaling continued corporate restructuring across various industries. The layoffs span technology, telecommunications, logistics, and financial services sectors, affecting thousands of employees globally.

Technology and E-commerce Sector Cuts

Amazon is reportedly set to cut thousands of corporate jobs as part of its workforce reduction strategy, according to Reuters citing sources familiar with the matter. The layoffs, potentially the company's largest to date, are expected to impact white-collar roles across several key divisions.

The report noted that these plans might still change, indicating the fluid nature of the restructuring decisions.

Telecommunications and Logistics Restructuring

Ericsson announced plans to eliminate up to 1,600 jobs in Sweden to maintain competitive positioning. The telecom equipment manufacturer has been implementing broader cost-cutting measures, with CEO Borje Ekholm indicating continued workforce reductions following the elimination of 5,000 positions over the past year.

FedEx is implementing a strategic overhaul of its French domestic operations, combining job cuts with operational restructuring. The company's comprehensive approach includes both workforce reduction and expansion.

FedEx stated that employees affected by layoffs would receive priority consideration for the newly created positions, demonstrating an integrated approach to workforce management.

Financial Services Workforce Adjustments

Citigroup is expected to lay off approximately 1,000 employees this month as part of CEO Jane Fraser's cost reduction and return improvement strategy. These cuts represent progress toward the bank's goal of eliminating 20,000 jobs by the end of 2026, a plan announced two years ago.

BlackRock announced it will reduce its workforce by about 1% across divisions, affecting approximately 250 employees company-wide, according to Bloomberg reports citing informed sources.

Cultural Institution Cost-Cutting

The Metropolitan Opera of New York implemented workforce reductions amid ongoing financial challenges, despite previous cost-cutting measures over the past five years. The opera house reduced its administrative staff by 22 positions, decreasing the total from 284 to approximately 262 employees, representing about 10% of the division's workforce.

Additional cost-cutting measures include salary reductions for highest-paid employees and delaying new production schedules for the upcoming season.

Industry-Wide Restructuring Trends

These announcements reflect broader corporate strategies focused on operational efficiency and cost management across multiple sectors. Companies are implementing various approaches, from pure workforce reduction to comprehensive restructuring that combines job cuts with strategic investments and new position creation.