By vmg@gmail.com 
Upcoming Stock Splits and Bonus Shares This Week: MCX, A-1, Avasara Finance in Focus
Investors tracking corporate actions will have a busy week ahead as at least six companies are set to trade ex-date for important announcements, including stock splits, bonus issues, rights issues, and share consolidation, according to data available on the BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) website.
Companies such as Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), A-1 Ltd, Avasara Finance, and Magnanimous Trade & Finance are expected to remain in focus as these corporate actions can impact stock prices and trading volumes.
📌 Why Corporate Actions Matter for Investors
Corporate actions like stock splits and bonus issues do not change a company’s overall valuation immediately, but they can:
- Improve stock liquidity
- Make shares more affordable for retail investors
- Signal management confidence in future growth
- Attract short-term trading interest
🧪 A-1 Ltd: Bonus Issue and Stock Split Details
Chemical manufacturer A-1 Ltd has announced two major corporate actions.
🔹 Bonus Issue
- Bonus Ratio: 3:1
- Meaning: Shareholders will receive 3 bonus shares for every 1 share held
- Face Value: ₹10 each
- Record Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
🔹 Stock Split
- Split Ratio: 1:10
- From: ₹10 face value
- To: ₹1 face value per share
- Revised Record Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
The company revised the stock split record date to avoid overlap with the bonus issue.
🏦 MCX Stock Split: What Investors Should Know
Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has fixed Friday, January 2, 2026, as the record date for its stock split.
MCX Stock Split Details:
- Current Face Value: ₹10
- Post Split Face Value: ₹2
- Split Ratio: 1:5
This move is expected to enhance liquidity and broaden retail participation in the stock.
📋 Full List: Bonus, Stock Split & Other Corporate Actions This Week
| Company Name | Ex-Date | Corporate Action | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Corporate Services Ltd | 29 Dec 2025 | Consolidation of Shares | 29 Dec 2025 |
| A-1 Ltd | 31 Dec 2025 | Bonus Issue (3:1) | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Avasara Finance Ltd | 01 Jan 2026 | Rights Issue of Equity Shares | 01 Jan 2026 |
| Alps Industries Ltd | 02 Jan 2026 | Resolution Plan – Suspension | 02 Jan 2026 |
| Magnanimous Trade & Finance Ltd | 02 Jan 2026 | Bonus Issue (23:1) | 02 Jan 2026 |
| Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd | 02 Jan 2026 | Stock Split (₹10 to ₹2) | 02 Jan 2026 |
📈 Other Corporate Developments to Watch
🔹 TCS Dividend & Results
IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced:
- Board Meeting: January 12, 2026
- Purpose: Q3 FY26 results & consideration of third interim dividend
- Dividend Record Date: January 17, 2026
If approved, eligible shareholders will receive the dividend based on holdings as of the record date.
🧠 Investor Takeaway
With multiple ex-dates falling this week, investors should:
- Track record dates carefully
- Understand the impact of bonus and split adjustments on portfolio holdings
- Be cautious of short-term volatility around ex-dates
- Focus on company fundamentals beyond corporate actions
Final Word
Corporate actions like stock splits and bonus issues often grab headlines and investor attention. With MCX, A-1 Ltd, and Magnanimous Trade & Finance leading this week’s activity, market participants should stay informed and plan trades accordingly.