NSDL Nears Record Date! Stock To Hit Ex-Date On Friday, Sep 19 For 100% Dividend; Buy/Sell/Hold?

As the stock gets closer to the record date for the dividend for FY 2024-2025, attention will be on National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL). The stock is among the best choices for dividend investors, as the dividend payment for FY 2024-2025 will result in a cash outflow of Rs 40 crore on 20 crore equity shares. using September 19, 2025, as the ex-date and record date.

This implies that the dividend will only be paid to investors who held the shares in their demat accounts prior to the ex-date. The stock must be purchased at least one trading day in advance, that is, on or before September 18, 2025, in order to qualify, as the record date falls on September 19 as well. Investors are likely to closely monitor NSDL shares since, generally, a stock is in focus prior to such corporate activities as traders position themselves to take advantage of the dividend benefit.

NSDL Dividend

"The Board of Directors have recommended Dividend of Rs 2/- Equity Share, of the face value of Rs 2/- each (i.e. 100%), for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 subject to approval of shareholders at the AGM," said NSDL in a stock exchange filing.

The dividend, if approved, will be paid on or before Tuesday, October 28, 2025, subject to deduction of tax at source.

NSDL Dividend Record Date

"Friday, September 19, 2025, shall be considered as record date for identifying the shareholders entitled for dividend, for the financial year ended March 31, 2025," NSDL confirmed in a statement.

NSDL AGM

The 13th AGM of the company is scheduled to be held on Monday, September 29, 2025.

"If the Dividend on Equity Shares, as recommended by the Board, is declared at the AGM, it will be paid on or before 30 Days from the date of Declaration to all Beneficial Owners / Members in respect of shares held and whose names are on the Company's Register of Members," NSDL said in its FY25 annual report.

NSDL Target Price

"NSDL is trading in a rising channel, with strong support near ₹1,270. The trend remains bullish, and sustaining above ₹1,310 can accelerate gains towards ₹1,350. Volumes have been healthy, reflecting buying confidence at higher levels. Technical indicators show positive momentum, and dips are likely to attract renewed demand. As long as the ₹1,270 level holds, the stock is well-positioned for further upside in coming sessions," commented Riyank Arora, technical analyst at Mehta Equities Ltd.

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