Bonus bonanza: Record date for HDFC AMC, Thyrocare bonus issue is coming soon; check details

The domestic market started the week on a positive note, with the NIFTY50 index trading 0.2% higher at the 26,125 level, while the SENSEX traded 0.2% higher at the 85,416 mark as of 11:15 am. Both benchmark indices are trading very close to their all-time high of 26,277 and 85,978, respectively.

This week is packed with multiple corporate actions, including companies approaching their record dates for the interim dividends, stock splits and bonus shares.

HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC) and Thyrocare Technologies will have a record date for their respective bonus issue.

What is a bonus issue?

A bonus issue is a corporate action in which a company distributes additional shares to its existing shareholders at no cost, in a fixed ratio. For instance, in a 1:1 bonus issue, an investor who holds 100 shares will get 100 more shares for free.

Companies typically issue bonuses to reward shareholders and increase liquidity in the stock. When the share price becomes very high, it may become difficult for small investors to buy the company’s shares. But by issuing bonus shares, the number of shares increases and the share price usually becomes more affordable. For instance, in the case of a 1:1 bonus issue, the share price will usually drop by half while the overall value of shareholders’ investment stays the same. Bonus issues also signal that the company has strong financial health and confidence in its future earnings.

Key details about the upcoming bonus issue

*YTD return as of November 21 closing

India’s leading investment management company, HDFC AMC, has announced a 1:1 bonus issue, meaning shareholders will receive one free share for every one share held.

HDFC AMC delivered a strong performance in Q2FY26, reporting ₹1,027 crore in standalone revenue, up 15.8% YoY, and a solid ₹718.4 crore in net profit, up 24.6% YoY, aided by higher investment income and a steady rise in assets under management. HDFC AMC stock has delivered a strong return of over 28% to its shareholders so far this year.

Thyrocare Technologies has approved a 2:1 bonus issue for its shareholders, which means investors will receive two additional shares for every one share held. In Q2FY26, Thyrocare delivered impressive growth with ₹216.5 crore in revenue, up 22% YoY, and a ₹48 crore profit, rising an exceptional 77.7% YoY. Meanwhile, the stock has delivered a strong YTD return of over 62% to investors.