Dividend Investing: 5 Rules to Earn ₹90/Share Payouts
When a company like ABB India declares a dividend, regular investors can earn cash payouts just for holding shares. But there's a record date trick most new investors miss — and it can cost you the entire payout.
₹90/share dividend = 9 cups of chai per share — without selling a single rupee of your investment.
ABB India's dividend payout — here's how to capture it in your portfolio
Key Takeaways
Check the ex-dividend date — you must BUY shares at least one trading day before it under T+1 settlement to qualify for the payout.
Track your dividend income across all holdings: if it crosses ₹5,000 from a single company in a year, 10% TDS is deducted at source — claim it while filing ITR.
Compare dividend yield (annual dividend ÷ current share price × 100) against FD rates — if a quality stock offers 2–4% yield plus growth, it may outperform a 7% FD post-tax.
When a company like ABB India declares a dividend, regular investors can earn cash payouts just for holding shares. But there's a record date trick most new investors miss — and it can cost you the entire payout.
Here's what happened: ABB India declared a dividend of ₹90 per share, rewarding shareholders who held stock before the announced record date.. The company reported a 3% year-on-year profit increase in Q2 CY2026, signalling financial health that supports dividend sustainability.. Dividend declarations by large-cap firms are a reminder that equity investing can generate regular income, not just capital gains..
What you should do: Check the ex-dividend date — you must BUY shares at least one trading day before it under T+1 settlement to qualify for the payout.. Track your dividend income across all holdings: if it crosses ₹5,000 from a single company in a year, 10% TDS is deducted at source — claim it while filing ITR.. Compare dividend yield (annual dividend ÷ current share price × 100) against FD rates — if a quality stock offers 2–4% yield plus growth, it may outperform a 7% FD post-tax..
Under T+1 settlement, buying shares ON the ex-dividend date means delivery arrives one day late — you miss the dividend entirely. Always buy at least one session before.
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- [1]“Dividend Alert: ABB India Declares Rs 90/Share Payout; Check Record Date” NDTV Profit - Latest · 31 Jul 2026
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