{"id":314156,"date":"2026-10-16T15:39:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=314156"},"modified":"2026-10-16T15:39:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:09:09","slug":"tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Mahindra Dividend, Bonus Share 2026: Should You Buy Ahead of Record Date?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>The Tech Mahindra dividend is an interim Rs 15 per share (300% of the Rs 5 face value) with a record date of Friday 23 Oct 2026, and the board also approved a 1:1 bonus issue whose record date is not yet confirmed. The stock rose 4.75% on 15 Oct and about 7.5% on 16 Oct after Q2 net profit rose 33% YoY to Rs 1,586 crore. This is a rule-and-numbers guide and not a buy call.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">The Tech Mahindra dividend is Rs 15 per share for FY27, with a record date of 23 October 2026 and payment scheduled by 13 November. Because the record date and ex-date coincide under T+1 settlement, buying by 22 October should qualify you, but confirm the ex-date on NSE. The board also approved a 1:1 bonus issue with completion expected by 15 December, but the bonus record date is not yet confirmed. The Tech Mahindra dividend is about 0.85% of the 16 October price (my calculation), so the Q2 results and the bonus matter more than the payout when deciding.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Tech Mahindra reported a 33% YoY rise in Q2 FY27 consolidated net profit to Rs 1,586 crore and revenue of Rs 16,180 crore, up 15.6%. The stock closed at Rs 1,650 on 15 October and traded near Rs 1,773 on 16 October, so a buyer today pays more than the price before the results. The board declared the interim dividend alongside them.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains the Tech Mahindra dividend dates, how the record date works, what the bonus does and does not change, what the Q2 numbers say and the risks of buying only for the payout. It is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell Tech Mahindra.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\">Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#Tech_Mahindra_Dividend_and_Bonus_Key_Dates\" title=\"Tech Mahindra Dividend and Bonus: Key Dates\">Tech Mahindra Dividend and Bonus: Key Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#How_the_Tech_Mahindra_Dividend_Record_Date_Works\" title=\"How the Tech Mahindra Dividend Record Date Works\">How the Tech Mahindra Dividend Record Date Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#Tech_Mahindra_Dividend_Payout_How_Big_Is_It\" title=\"Tech Mahindra Dividend Payout: How Big Is It?\">Tech Mahindra Dividend Payout: How Big Is It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#What_the_1_1_Bonus_Does_and_Does_Not_Change\" title=\"What the 1:1 Bonus Does and Does Not Change\">What the 1:1 Bonus Does and Does Not Change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#Tech_Mahindra_Q2_FY27_Results_Behind_the_Dividend\" title=\"Tech Mahindra Q2 FY27 Results Behind the Dividend\">Tech Mahindra Q2 FY27 Results Behind the Dividend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#What_to_Check_Before_Buying_for_the_Tech_Mahindra_Dividend\" title=\"What to Check Before Buying for the Tech Mahindra Dividend\">What to Check Before Buying for the Tech Mahindra Dividend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#What_to_Watch_Next\" title=\"What to Watch Next\">What to Watch Next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#What_is_the_Tech_Mahindra_dividend_and_its_record_date\" title=\"What is the Tech Mahindra dividend and its record date?\">What is the Tech Mahindra dividend and its record date?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#Until_when_can_I_buy_to_get_the_Tech_Mahindra_dividend\" title=\"Until when can I buy to get the Tech Mahindra dividend?\">Until when can I buy to get the Tech Mahindra dividend?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#What_is_the_Tech_Mahindra_bonus_ratio_and_date\" title=\"What is the Tech Mahindra bonus ratio and date?\">What is the Tech Mahindra bonus ratio and date?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#How_big_is_the_Tech_Mahindra_dividend_yield\" title=\"How big is the Tech Mahindra dividend yield?\">How big is the Tech Mahindra dividend yield?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#Does_the_bonus_create_value_for_shareholders\" title=\"Does the bonus create value for shareholders?\">Does the bonus create value for shareholders?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#How_were_the_Tech_Mahindra_Q2_FY27_results\" title=\"How were the Tech Mahindra Q2 FY27 results?\">How were the Tech Mahindra Q2 FY27 results?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#Is_it_wise_to_buy_only_for_the_Tech_Mahindra_dividend\" title=\"Is it wise to buy only for the Tech Mahindra dividend?\">Is it wise to buy only for the Tech Mahindra dividend?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tech-mahindra-dividend-bonus-share-2026-should-you-buy-ahead-of-record-date\/#Is_this_article_investment_advice\" title=\"Is this article investment advice?\">Is this article investment advice?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tech_Mahindra_Dividend_and_Bonus_Key_Dates\"><\/span><strong>Tech Mahindra Dividend and Bonus: Key Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Item<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Detail<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Tech Mahindra interim dividend<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 15 per equity share, face value Rs 5 (300%)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Declared with Q2 results<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Tech Mahindra dividend record date<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Friday 23 October 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Confirmed in reports<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Last day to buy to qualify<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Thursday 22 October 2026 (my reading under T+1)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Check the NSE ex-date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Dividend payment<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">By 13 November 2026, per HDFC Sky<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">One source<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Bonus issue<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">1:1, one new share of Rs 5 for each share held<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Board approved<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Bonus completion<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Expected by 15 December 2026, per HDFC Sky<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">One source; record date not confirmed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Authorised share capital<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Raised from Rs 924.3 crore to Rs 1,000 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Board approved<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The bonus record date and the shareholder approval steps were not in the reports I read, so check Tech Mahindra&#8217;s exchange filing. Reports also differ on the number of shareholders, 7 lakh in the headline and 7.44 lakh in the body.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Screen IT stocks on the Univest Screener<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Tech_Mahindra_Dividend_Record_Date_Works\"><\/span><strong>How the Tech Mahindra Dividend Record Date Works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The record date is the day the company checks its register to see who gets the Tech Mahindra dividend. Under T+1 settlement, a share bought on the day before the record date settles in time, and the stock trades ex-dividend from the record date itself. That is why 22 October is the last day to buy, as far as I know.<\/p>\n<p>On the ex-date the share price is usually adjusted down by about the dividend amount, so buying only for the payout does not create a gain by itself. The Tech Mahindra dividend of Rs 15 is a transfer of cash from the company to you, not new value.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Holding before record date<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Tech Mahindra dividend before tax (my calculation)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">100 shares<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">500 shares<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 7,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">1,000 shares<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Tech Mahindra dividend is taxable in the hands of the shareholder at the slab rate, and as far as I know TDS may apply once dividends from a company cross an annual threshold. Check the current rules or ask a tax adviser.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Tech Mahindra and set price alerts.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tech_Mahindra_Dividend_Payout_How_Big_Is_It\"><\/span><strong>Tech Mahindra Dividend Payout: How Big Is It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Measure (my calculation)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Result<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Tech Mahindra dividend yield at Rs 1,650 (15 Oct close)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 0.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Dividend yield at Rs 1,773 (16 Oct)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 0.85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Dividend against Q2 basic EPS of Rs 17.84<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 84% of one quarter&#8217;s EPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Approximate total outgo<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 1,470 crore (market cap of Rs 1.62 lakh crore at Rs 1,650 implies about 98 crore shares)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Total outgo against Q2 net profit of Rs 1,586 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The share count is inferred from market capitalisation, so the outgo is approximate. It shows that the Tech Mahindra dividend is large against one quarter&#8217;s profit, which is why the cash flow and cash balance matter. Tech Mahindra reported free cash flow of $135 million and cash and equivalents of Rs 7,330 crore.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_1_1_Bonus_Does_and_Does_Not_Change\"><\/span><strong>What the 1:1 Bonus Does and Does Not Change<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 1:1 bonus doubles the number of shares you hold and, in theory, halves the price, so your total value is unchanged on the day. At Rs 1,773 the theoretical post-bonus price would be about Rs 886 (my calculation). The bonus can improve liquidity and make the stock look more accessible, but it does not raise earnings.<\/p>\n<p>Future dividends per share will also be adjusted for the larger share count, so the Tech Mahindra dividend of Rs 15 here should not be compared directly with a post-bonus payout. For long-term holders the bonus is neutral, and the Tech Mahindra dividend is cash received.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tech_Mahindra_Q2_FY27_Results_Behind_the_Dividend\"><\/span><strong>Tech Mahindra Q2 FY27 Results Behind the Dividend<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Q2 FY27<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Consolidated net profit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 1,586 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 8.2% QoQ and about 33% YoY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Revenue from operations<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 16,180 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 3% QoQ and 15.6% YoY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Constant currency revenue<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">$1,693 million<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 2.4% QoQ and 7.2% YoY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">EBIT<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 2,387 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 5.4% QoQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">EBIT margin<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">14.8%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 40 bps QoQ and about 260 bps YoY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Deal wins (TCV)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">$1,023 million<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Fourth straight quarter above $1 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Headcount<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">152,206<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">LTM IT attrition 11.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>A margin of 14.8% is still below peers such as HCLTech at 18.2% and TCS at 24.0%, based on the figures I used in my IT comparison. Growth of 7.2% in constant currency is the best among TCS, HCLTech, Wipro and Tech Mahindra, which is part of why the stock moved up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Risk:<\/strong> Buying after a rise of about 12.5% in two sessions, from Rs 1,575 to near Rs 1,773 (my calculation from the previous close), means the good Q2 news is partly in the price before the Tech Mahindra dividend is even paid.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Check_Before_Buying_for_the_Tech_Mahindra_Dividend\"><\/span><strong>What to Check Before Buying for the Tech Mahindra Dividend<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Question<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Am I buying for the dividend or the business?<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">The dividend is under 1% of the price; business growth drives most returns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Do I understand the ex-date?<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Buying on or after 23 October does not qualify<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Is the price already high?<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">The stock rose about 4.75% and then about 7.5% in two sessions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">What is the tax on my Tech Mahindra dividend?<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">It is added to income and taxed at the slab rate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Is the bonus date confirmed?<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not yet, per the reports I read<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Watch_Next\"><\/span><strong>What to Watch Next<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>The bonus record date and approval filing from Tech Mahindra<\/li>\n<li>The ex-date for the Tech Mahindra dividend on NSE and BSE<\/li>\n<li>Q3 FY27 deal wins against the $1 billion mark and margin progress toward Tech Mahindra&#8217;s targets<\/li>\n<li>Brokerage target changes after the Q2 results<\/li>\n<li>IT sector demand, AI-related deal flow and US client budgets<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Tech Mahindra dividend of Rs 15 is a modest cash return with a clear record date of 23 October, and the 1:1 bonus is a share count change and not new value. Decide based on results, price and your horizon, and confirm dates with the exchange.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Tech_Mahindra_dividend_and_its_record_date\"><\/span><strong>What is the Tech Mahindra dividend and its record date?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> An interim dividend of Rs 15 per share for FY27 with a record date of 23 October 2026, payable by 13 November.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Until_when_can_I_buy_to_get_the_Tech_Mahindra_dividend\"><\/span><strong>Until when can I buy to get the Tech Mahindra dividend?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> As far as I know, buying by Thursday 22 October qualifies under T+1 settlement. Confirm the ex-date on NSE or BSE.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Tech_Mahindra_bonus_ratio_and_date\"><\/span><strong>What is the Tech Mahindra bonus ratio and date?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The ratio is 1:1. Completion is expected by 15 December 2026, but the bonus record date was not confirmed in the reports I read.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_the_Tech_Mahindra_dividend_yield\"><\/span><strong>How big is the Tech Mahindra dividend yield?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> About 0.85% at the 16 October price of Rs 1,773 and about 0.9% at Rs 1,650, by my calculation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_bonus_create_value_for_shareholders\"><\/span><strong>Does the bonus create value for shareholders?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> No. Shares double and the price adjusts down, so total value is unchanged in theory.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_were_the_Tech_Mahindra_Q2_FY27_results\"><\/span><strong>How were the Tech Mahindra Q2 FY27 results?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Net profit rose about 33% YoY to Rs 1,586 crore, revenue rose 15.6% to Rs 16,180 crore, EBIT margin was 14.8% and deal wins were $1,023 million.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_wise_to_buy_only_for_the_Tech_Mahindra_dividend\"><\/span><strong>Is it wise to buy only for the Tech Mahindra dividend?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Usually not, because the price adjusts on the ex-date and the dividend is under 1% of the price. Consider results, valuation and your horizon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_this_article_investment_advice\"><\/span><strong>Is this article investment advice?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> No. It is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Tech Mahindra dividend and its record date?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"An interim dividend of Rs 15 per share for FY27 with a record date of 23 October 2026, payable by 13 November.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Until when can I buy to get the Tech Mahindra dividend?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"As far as I know, buying by Thursday 22 October qualifies under T+1 settlement. 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