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Covid-19: InvITs may find it hard to meet 90% dividends distribution rule

Surplus generation will remain limited in Q1FY21 and NHAI compensation may take time, so till then, the liquidity buffer will be used for operating expenses and debt servicing, says Icra

Covid-19: InvITs may find it hard to meet 90% dividends distribution rule
Updated On : 31 Mar 2020 | 10:52 PM IST

ITC fixes dividend payout for shareholders at 80-85% of profit after tax

The company's financial capacity to address any contingencies is also a consideration while declaring surplus cash as dividend

ITC fixes dividend payout for shareholders at 80-85% of profit after tax
Updated On : 19 Mar 2020 | 2:12 AM IST

Adani Ports gains 1.5% after board declares interim dividend of Rs 3.2

In the past one month, shares of the company have slipped over 5.5 per cent while benchmark Nifty50 has declined around 7 per cent.

Adani Ports gains 1.5% after board declares interim dividend of Rs 3.2
Updated On : 05 Mar 2020 | 9:59 AM IST

Non-resident investors are staring at higher tax rates on dividends

Those not availing treaty benefits may have to shell out as much as 40% tax

Non-resident investors are staring at higher tax rates on dividends
Updated On : 10 Feb 2020 | 9:49 PM IST

Letter to BS: Taxing dividends not a prudent decision, benefits FPIs only

With the inclusion of the dividend income, the total taxable income of many taxpayers will get pushed to higher slabs

Letter to BS: Taxing dividends not a prudent decision, benefits FPIs only
Updated On : 06 Feb 2020 | 10:06 PM IST

Budgetary over-reach: There is a price for trying to do too much in Budgets

The larger economy suffers more than the central govt, as New Delhi is allowed to get away with behaving arbitrarily and then hiding the reality behind bogus numbers, writes T N Ninan

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Updated On : 25 Jan 2020 | 12:02 AM IST

Soon, the burden of dividend tax may shift from companies to investors

The budget statement due February may include a proposal to tax dividends once they are paid to shareholders, rather than the current system where the company pays the levy

Soon, the burden of dividend tax may shift from companies to investors
Updated On : 13 Nov 2019 | 1:15 PM IST

Shareholders of Tata Sons approve a proposal for 1000% dividend

The 1,000% dividend will help Tata Trusts, which owns 67 per cent in Tata Sons, to invest in charitable activities. The total dividend outgo will be Rs 404 crore

Shareholders of Tata Sons approve a proposal for 1000% dividend
Updated On : 23 Aug 2019 | 11:42 PM IST

Tipping point: Is my balanced hybrid fund worth sticking to?

Aggressive hybrid funds, according to Sebi's definition, invest 65-80 per cent of their portfolio in equities

Tipping point: Is my balanced hybrid fund worth sticking to?
Updated On : 31 Jul 2019 | 10:16 PM IST

Dividend drought is getting longer, bigger for equity shareholders in India

The list of companies skipping dividends in FY19 includes some of the country's largest firms and industry leaders such Tata Motors, Avenue Supermart, Future Retail and Vodafone Idea

Dividend drought is getting longer, bigger for equity shareholders in India
Updated On : 09 Jul 2019 | 10:39 PM IST

Dividend payout by BSE500 firms up 1.7%; share buyback rises 64% in FY19

The dividend amount includes the interim dividend earned by shareholders during FY19 and the final dividend proposed by companies but not yet paid

Dividend payout by BSE500 firms up 1.7%; share buyback rises 64% in FY19
Updated On : 19 Jun 2019 | 7:37 AM IST