
Several prominent Indian companies, including Coal India, RailTel, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), and Dabur India, have announced their upcoming dividend record dates. The article explains the importance of record dates and ex-dividend dates in the dividend distribution process. It also highlights the impact of India's T+1 settlement system on dividend eligibility. Investors are advised to own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive dividends and to be aware that share prices typically adjust on the ex-dividend date.