{"id":333201,"date":"2026-10-30T11:21:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T05:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=333201"},"modified":"2026-10-30T11:21:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T05:51:59","slug":"october-dividend-stocks-2026-infosys-colgate-hul-cpcl-and-coal-india-payouts-amounts-record-dates-and-yields","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/october-dividend-stocks-2026-infosys-colgate-hul-cpcl-and-coal-india-payouts-amounts-record-dates-and-yields\/","title":{"rendered":"October Dividend Stocks 2026: Infosys, Colgate, HUL, CPCL and Coal India Payouts, Amounts, Record Dates and Yields"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>Five large companies announced dividends with Q2 FY27 results: Infosys Rs 26 (record date 3 Nov), Chennai Petroleum Rs 25 (30 Oct), Colgate-Palmolive India Rs 24 (2 Nov), Hindustan Unilever Rs 19 (12 Nov) and Coal India Rs 10.25 (4 Nov).<\/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;\">October dividend stocks this season include Infosys at Rs 26 per share, Chennai Petroleum at Rs 25, Colgate-Palmolive India at Rs 24, Hindustan Unilever at Rs 19 and Coal India at Rs 10.25. Record dates run from 30 October for CPCL to 12 November for HUL, and Infosys pays by 11 November. At prices around 11 am on 30 October, the single payout yields range from about 1.03% for HUL to about 2.66% for Coal India. This article is educational, and a dividend is not a reason to buy a stock on its own.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>October dividend stocks draw attention because the payout comes with Q2 results and a fixed record date. This article lists the amount, record date and approximate yield for each of the five companies, explains how record dates and ex-dividend dates work, and sets out the risks of buying only for a payout.<\/p>\n<p>Two flags. The source list gives no Q2 profit figures for Infosys, Colgate, HUL and CPCL, and does not say whether the Colgate and HUL payouts are interim or final. 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/october-dividend-stocks-2026-infosys-colgate-hul-cpcl-and-coal-india-payouts-amounts-record-dates-and-yields\/#Which_of_these_October_dividend_stocks_has_the_highest_yield\" title=\"Which of these October dividend stocks has the highest yield?\">Which of these October dividend stocks has the highest 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\/october-dividend-stocks-2026-infosys-colgate-hul-cpcl-and-coal-india-payouts-amounts-record-dates-and-yields\/#When_should_I_buy_to_receive_the_dividend\" title=\"When should I buy to receive the dividend?\">When should I buy to receive the dividend?<\/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\/october-dividend-stocks-2026-infosys-colgate-hul-cpcl-and-coal-india-payouts-amounts-record-dates-and-yields\/#Does_the_share_price_fall_after_the_dividend\" title=\"Does the share price fall after the dividend?\">Does the share price fall after the dividend?<\/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\/october-dividend-stocks-2026-infosys-colgate-hul-cpcl-and-coal-india-payouts-amounts-record-dates-and-yields\/#Are_October_dividend_stocks_a_good_buy_for_income\" title=\"Are October dividend stocks a good buy for income?\">Are October dividend stocks a good buy for income?<\/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\/october-dividend-stocks-2026-infosys-colgate-hul-cpcl-and-coal-india-payouts-amounts-record-dates-and-yields\/#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=\"October_Dividend_Stocks_2026_Amount_Record_Date_and_Payment\"><\/span><strong>October Dividend Stocks 2026: Amount, Record Date and Payment<\/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;\">October dividend stocks: company<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Dividend per share<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Record date<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Payment<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Infosys<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 26 (520% of face value)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Interim<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">3 November<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">By 11 November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Chennai Petroleum (CPCL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 25 (250% of Rs 10 face value)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Interim<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">30 October<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not stated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Colgate-Palmolive India<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 24<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not stated<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">2 November<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not stated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Hindustan Unilever (HUL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 19<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not stated<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">12 November<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not stated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Coal India<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 10.25<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Second interim for FY2026-27<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">4 November<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not stated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Colgate announced its dividend on 22 October, which makes it the earliest of the five. CPCL&#8217;s record date is today, 30 October, so only investors who already hold the shares qualify. Under the T+1 cycle, the ex-dividend date usually falls on the record date, which means the share must be bought one trading day before to receive the payout.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Track dividend stocks and screeners on Univest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dividend_Yield_What_Each_Payout_Means_at_Todays_Price\"><\/span><strong>Dividend Yield: What Each Payout Means at Today&#8217;s Price<\/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;\">October dividend stocks: company<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Price at about 11 am, 30 Oct<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Day change<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Yield on that single payout<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Infosys<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 1,169.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 1.96%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 2.22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Chennai Petroleum (CPCL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 1,512.80<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 1.75%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 1.65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Colgate-Palmolive India<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 1,592.10<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Down 2.31%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 1.51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Hindustan Unilever (HUL)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 1,847.30<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Down 0.59%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 1.03%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Coal India<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 385.15<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Down 2.02%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 2.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>These yields divide a single declared payout by the 11 am price, so they are my own calculation and not an annual figure. Companies that pay more than once a year, such as Coal India with a second interim, may have a higher yearly total. October dividend stocks with higher single-payout yields are Coal India and Infosys, while HUL has the lowest.<\/p>\n<p>A yield is also not a return. When a stock goes ex-dividend, the price usually adjusts down by roughly the payout amount, so an investor who buys only to collect the payout does not gain much by itself. Colgate and Coal India fell about 2% on the day, which is larger than their dividend yields, and that is a reminder that price moves can outweigh the payout.<\/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 get stock updates and screeners in one place.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coal_India_The_Strongest_Results_Among_October_Dividend_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Coal India: The Strongest Results Among October Dividend Stocks<\/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;\">October dividend stocks: Coal India Q2 FY27<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Reported figure<\/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 6,547 crore, up 57% from Rs 4,167 crore (another report: Rs 6,516.1 crore, up 53%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Consolidated revenue<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 44,179 crore, up 20.8% from Rs 36,553 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Dividend<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Second interim Rs 10.25 per share for FY2026-27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Record date<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">4 November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">H1 capital spending<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 7,965.67 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Coal India shows why a dividend should be read with earnings. Profit grew about 53% to 57%, depending on the report, and revenue rose about 21%. The payout of Rs 10.25 is large against a Rs 385 share price, but the stock fell about 2% on the day, so the dividend did not shield the price.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Company_Notes_on_the_Five_October_Dividend_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Company Notes on the Five October Dividend Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Infosys leads the October dividend stocks list by amount. Its interim dividend of Rs 26 is 520% of face value, the record date is 3 November and payment is due by 11 November. The shares traded near Rs 1,169, up about 2%, even after Cognizant cut the top end of its 2026 revenue growth guidance to 4.4% from 5.5%, a move that Upstox said could weigh on Indian IT sentiment. For investors tracking October dividend stocks, that contrast shows how a payout and sector news can pull in different directions.<\/p>\n<p>Chennai Petroleum pays Rs 25, or 250% of its Rs 10 face value, with a record date of 30 October. The dividend yield on that single payout is about 1.65%, and the stock was up about 1.75% in morning trade. Because the record date is today, CPCL is the first of the October dividend stocks to go ex-dividend.<\/p>\n<p>Colgate-Palmolive India declared Rs 24 on 22 October with a record date of 2 November, but the stock fell 2.31% on the day to Rs 1,592.10. Hindustan Unilever&#8217;s Rs 19 payout has the latest record date, 12 November, and the lowest single-payout yield at about 1.03%. Earlier Univest coverage of HUL&#8217;s Q2 results flagged that reports differed on its turnover and profit, so HUL is among the October dividend stocks where the filing deserves a close read.<\/p>\n<p>A fair way to compare October dividend stocks is to look at three things together: payout size relative to the price, the strength of the latest quarter and the gap between today and the record date. Coal India scores well on the first two, Infosys on the first and third, and CPCL is the most urgent. Using October dividend stocks as a starting list, not a final choice, avoids treating the payout as the whole story.<\/p>\n<p>Investors who follow October dividend stocks each year can also build a simple calendar. List the record date, ex-date and payment date for every holding, and set a reminder two trading days before each record date. A calendar of October dividend stocks prevents the common mistake of buying one day too late, and it helps compare the cash flow expected from October dividend stocks across the month.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Record_Dates_and_Ex-Dividend_Dates_Work_for_October_Dividend_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How Record Dates and Ex-Dividend Dates Work for October Dividend Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Declaration.<\/strong> The board announces the dividend and the record date with its results.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record date.<\/strong> The company checks its register on this date to decide who receives the payout.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ex-dividend date.<\/strong> Under T+1, it usually falls on the record date, so the share must be bought a day earlier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payment.<\/strong> The payout reaches the holder&#8217;s bank account after the record date, often within a few weeks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax.<\/strong> Dividends are taxed in the investor&#8217;s hands at the slab rate, and TDS may apply above a set annual threshold, so check the current rule.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For the five October dividend stocks, the order of dates is CPCL on 30 October, Colgate on 2 November, Infosys on 3 November, Coal India on 4 November and HUL on 12 November. An investor tracking October dividend stocks should check the exact ex-date on the exchange website before trading.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Check_Before_Buying_October_Dividend_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>What to Check Before Buying October Dividend Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Payout sustainability.<\/strong> Compare the dividend with earnings and cash flow, not only the headline amount.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business outlook.<\/strong> A high yield in a weak business can signal trouble instead of strength.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation.<\/strong> A good payout does not justify any price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taxes.<\/strong> The net dividend after tax is lower than the declared amount.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record date timing.<\/strong> Missing the cut-off by a day means missing the payout.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Chasing_October_Dividend_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks of Chasing October Dividend Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Price adjustment.<\/strong> The share price usually falls by about the payout on the ex-date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market weakness.<\/strong> The Nifty 50 closed at 22,936.75 on Thursday and remains volatile, which can overwhelm a small yield.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Missing data.<\/strong> Some payment dates and dividend types were not stated in the source list.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Concentration.<\/strong> Buying several October dividend stocks in one sector adds the same risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax drag.<\/strong> Slab-rate tax reduces the net yield for higher-income investors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Use_October_Dividend_Stocks_as_a_Screening_List\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion: Use October Dividend Stocks as a Screening List<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The October dividend stocks announced with Q2 results offer single payouts of Rs 10.25 to Rs 26 and yields of about 1% to 2.7% at current prices. Check each company&#8217;s record date, payout type and results before acting, and remember that the price usually adjusts on the ex-date. Invest in line with your own risk profile.<\/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=\"Which_October_dividend_stocks_announced_payouts_with_Q2_results\"><\/span><strong>Which October dividend stocks announced payouts with Q2 results?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The list includes Infosys at Rs 26, Chennai Petroleum at Rs 25, Colgate-Palmolive India at Rs 24, Hindustan Unilever at Rs 19 and Coal India at Rs 10.25 per share. Each was announced alongside results for the quarter ended September 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_record_dates_for_these_October_dividend_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the record dates for these October dividend stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> CPCL has a record date of 30 October, Colgate 2 November, Infosys 3 November, Coal India 4 November and HUL 12 November. Infosys is due to pay by 11 November, while the other payment dates were not stated in the source list.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_interim_dividend\"><\/span><strong>What is an interim dividend?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> An interim dividend is declared by the board during the financial year, before the final dividend that shareholders approve at the annual general meeting. Infosys and CPCL declared interim payouts, and Coal India declared its second interim dividend for FY2026-27.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_October_dividend_stocks_has_the_highest_yield\"><\/span><strong>Which of these October dividend stocks has the highest yield?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> On a single payout at about 11 am prices, Coal India yields about 2.66%, Infosys about 2.22%, CPCL about 1.65%, Colgate about 1.51% and HUL about 1.03%. These are my calculations on one payout and not annual yields.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_buy_to_receive_the_dividend\"><\/span><strong>When should I buy to receive the dividend?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Under the T+1 cycle, the ex-dividend date usually falls on the record date, so the share must be bought at least one trading day before the record date. Check the exact ex-date on the exchange website.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_share_price_fall_after_the_dividend\"><\/span><strong>Does the share price fall after the dividend?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Usually the price adjusts down by roughly the payout amount on the ex-date, all else equal. That is why buying only to collect a dividend does not create a gain by itself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_October_dividend_stocks_a_good_buy_for_income\"><\/span><strong>Are October dividend stocks a good buy for income?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> This article does not recommend any stock. A dividend is only one part of a stock&#8217;s return, so check earnings, payout sustainability, tax and your own risk profile, or speak to a SEBI-registered adviser.<\/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. 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