CAMS board approves 1:5 stock split; here’s how shares reacted

Financial infrastructure and services provider Computer Age Management Services Ltd (CAMS) on Friday, October 10, said its board of directors has approved a 1:5 stock split of its equity shares.

Following the announcement, shares of CAMS gained 0.70% to touch an intraday high of ₹3,888 apiece in the morning session on Monday, October 13. However, the shares later slipped in red and traded 0.31% lower at ₹3,849 per equity share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) at 11:26 AM.

Under the proposal, every existing equity share with a face value of ₹10 would be split into five fully paid-up shares of ₹2 each. The change will apply to all issued equity shares and is subject to approval by shareholders through a postal ballot.

CAMS said the proposal aims to enhance liquidity in its equity shares, improve affordability and accessibility for retail investors, and widen its shareholder base. The company expects to complete the process within two months from the date of shareholder approval, subject to required regulatory and statutory clearances.

Following the sub-division, the authorised share capital will remain unchanged at ₹51.25 crore. However, the number of authorised shares will increase from 5,12,50,000 equity shares of ₹10 each to 25,62,50,000 equity shares of ₹2 each.

Similarly, the subscribed and paid-up capital will remain at ₹49.53 crore, while the total number of shares will increase from 4,95,30,127 shares of ₹10 each to 24,76,50,635 shares of ₹2 each.

“The record date for the purpose of the sub-division/split of equity shares shall be decided after taking aforesaid approval of the shareholders of the Company and the same will be intimated in due course,” the company said in an exchange filing.

CAMS stock price

Over the past five trading sessions, the company’s shares have gained 0.18%, and further dropped 0.30% over the past month. On the contrary, the stock rose 0.40% in the last six months and has declined 24.52% year-to-date.

CAMS’s shares reached a 52-week high of ₹5,367.50 on December 12, 2024, and a 52-week low of ₹3,031.05 on March 3, 2025. As of October 13, the company’s market capitalisation stood at ₹19,036.80 crore.