Dividend Paying PSU Stocks: REC, BEML, HUDCO Among 6 Stocks To Watch Now As Record Date Draws Near

Six PSU stocks—REC, BEML, HUDCO, BHARAT DYNAMICS, Container Corporation of India, and NALCO—are once again in focus for income-seeking investors as the record date, the deadline that establishes which investors are eligible for upcoming dividends, approaches. Both yield hunters and long-term investors seeking to strike a balance between growth and income are gaining interest in these PSU stocks as dividends become an attention factor for many market players ahead of their respective record dates.

NALCO

"In terms of provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 and pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors have approved payment of 2nd Interim dividend @ Rs. 4.50/- per share (90% on Face value of Rs.5/- each) on the paid-up equity share capital of Rs.918.32 crore for the financial year 2025-26. The Company has fixed Friday, the 06th February, 2026 as Record Date for payment of above 2nd Interim Dividend for the financial year 2025-26 to the eligible shareholders. The payment of 2nd interim dividend shall be made on or before 01.03.2026 to all eligible shareholders, whose names appear in the Register of Members and the beneficial owners position as downloaded by NSDL & CDSL as on Record Date," NALCO said in a statement.

NALCO Target Price

"NALCO stock price is slightly bullish on the Daily charts with strong support at 342. A Daily close above resistance of 392 could lead to a target of 431 in the near term," commented A R Ramachandran, part-time SEBI-registered Research Analyst, Tips2trades.

BEML

"We hereby intimate that a Board Meeting of M/s. BEML Limited will be held on Friday, the 6th February, 2026, inter-alia, to consider and approve the Un-audited Financial Results for the Third quarter ended 31.12.2025 and the declaration of the first Interim Dividend for FY 2025-26. It may be noted that the record date for the payment of first interim dividend for the FY 202526, if declared, will be Monday, 9th February, 2026," BEML confirmed in a regulatory filing.

BEML Target Price

"BEML stock price is bearish on the Daily charts with strong resistance at 1834. A Daily close below support of 1646 could lead to a target of 1437 in the near term," recommended A R Ramachandran, part-time SEBI-registered Research Analyst, Tips2trades.

Bharat Dynamics

"We wish to inform that the Board of Directors in its 292 meeting held on 31 January 2026 has declared Interim Dividend for the Financial Year 2025-26 @ Rs 4.5 per share of the face value of Rs. 5/- each. The Company has fixed 9 February, 2026 as "Record Date" for the purpose of payment of Interim Dividend on equity shares for the Financial Year 2025-26." Bharat Dynamics confirmed in a statement.

Bharat Dynamics Target Price

"Bharat Dynamics stock price is bearish on the Daily charts with strong resistance at 1416. A Daily close below support of 1261 could lead to a target of 1141 in the near term," commented A R Ramachandran, part-time SEBI-registered Research Analyst, Tips2trades.

REC

The Board of Directors considered and approved "Declaration of 3rd interim dividend @46% (i.e. Rs 4.60/- per equity share of face value of Rs 10/ - each) for the financial year 2025-26. Further, the record date for the said interim dividend is Friday, February 6, 2026 and the said interim dividend shall be paid on or before February 27, 2026 to those shareholders, whose names appear (i) as beneficial owners in the statement(s) furnished by the depository(ies) as on the close of business hours on February 6, 2026 in respect of shares held in electronic form; and (ii) as members in the register of members on Febmary 6, 2026 in respect of physical shares," REC confirmed in a stock exchange statement.

REC Target Price

"REC stock price is bearish on the Daily charts with strong resistance at 374. A Daily close below support of 369 could lead to a target of 331 in the near term," recommended A R Ramachandran, part-time SEBI-registered Research Analyst, Tips2trades.

HUDCO

The Board of Directors considered and approved "Declaration of 3rd Interim Dividend of Rs.1.15/- per equity share i.e., @ 11.50% (subject to deduction of TDS) on the face value of Rs.10/- each, for the Financial Year 2025-26 and fixation of Saturday, 7th February, 2026 as Record date for reckoning eligibility of shareholders for the purpose of payment of 3rd Interim Dividend. The process of payment of Interim Dividend will be completed within 30 days of its declaration," HUDCO confirmed.

HUDCO Target Price

"HUDCO stock price is slightly bullish on the Daily charts with strong support at 178. A Daily close above resistance of 201 could lead to a target of 221 in the near term," recommended A R Ramachandran, part-time SEBI-registered Research Analyst, Tips2trades.

Container Corporation of India

"The Board has declared an 3rd Interim Dividend for FY 2025-26 of 68% i.e. Rs.3.40 per equity share of face value of Rs.5/-each amounting to Rs.258.95 crores. The record date for the purpose of payment of Interim Dividend will be 09.02.2026. The Interim dividend will be paid/ dispatched to the shareholders on or after 16.02.2026. The payment of dividend will be made within 30 days of its declaration," Container Corporation of India said in a statement.

Container Corporation of India Target Price

"Container Corporation stock price is bearish on the Daily charts with strong resistance at 522. A Daily close below support of 519 could lead to a target of 485 in the near term," recommended A R Ramachandran, part-time SEBI-registered Research Analyst, Tips2trades.

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