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Wipro sets December 3, 2024, as the record date for a 1:1 bonus share issue. Eligible shareholders will receive one bonus share for every share held, impacting the Wipro share price.
Wipro has fixed Tuesday, 3 December 2024, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders for its 1:1 bonus share issue. This means that shareholders holding equity shares as of the record date will receive one fully paid bonus share for every share they own. The bonus share issuance aims to improve share liquidity and expand affordability for investors, creating significant market interest in the Wipro share price.
Record Date: 3 December 2024.
Bonus Ratio: 1:1, offering one bonus share per existing equity share.
Credit Date: Bonus shares will be credited by 15 December 2024.
Previous Bonus: Last bonus issued in 2019 with a 3:1 ratio.
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Wipro’s decision aligns with its consistent history of rewarding shareholders. Bonus shares are an effective method to enhance share liquidity and make stocks more accessible to retail investors. The shares are fully paid and issued at no cost to the eligible shareholders. The Board of Directors approved this issuance during its October meeting.
Year | Bonus Ratio | Remarks |
1971 | 1:1 | First bonus issue |
2019 | 3:1 | Most recent issue |
Multiple (1981-1996) | Varies | Six issues during this period |
2004, 2005, 2010, 2017 | Varies | Additional bonus share distributions |
Wipro has consistently rewarded shareholders over the decades, issuing bonuses several times since 1971. In comparison, Infosys and TCS have issued bonus shares eight and three times, respectively.
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The announcement of the record date and bonus issue is expected to influence the Wipro share price in the coming weeks. Bonus shares are typically viewed positively by the market, as they reflect a company’s confidence in its financial stability and growth trajectory.
Wipro’s 1:1 bonus share issue underlines its commitment to rewarding shareholders and enhancing share liquidity. With the record date set for 3 December 2024 and crediting expected by 15 December 2024, investors are likely to keep a close watch on the Wipro share price.
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