Upcoming Dividends, Bonuses This Week: Varun Beverages, Gravity India, Sanghi Industries Among Others in Focus The week starting April 6, 2026, will see several corporate actions, including dividend payments, bonus issues, buybacks, and rights issues, as shares of multiple companies trade ex-date for these events. Key players in the focus include Varun Beverages, Gravity India, Sanghi Industries, Avax Apparels and Ornaments, Unifinz Capital India, Jash Engineering, R M Drip and Sprinklers Systems, and Puretrop Fruits. These actions are set to impact investor portfolios and market dynamics as the financial calendar moves forward. Varun Beverages Ltd, a PepsiCo bottler, will trade ex-dividend on April 8, 2026. The company has announced a final dividend of ₹0.5 per share, which will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the register of members as of the record date, April 8. The payment date for the dividend is scheduled for April 10. This decision was approved by equity shareholders during the company’s 31st Annual General Meeting on April 1, 2026. The ex-date and record date align with the company’s financial cycle, reflecting its commitment to distributing profits to stakeholders. Avax Apparels and Ornaments Ltd is set to announce a 3:1 bonus issue, meaning shareholders will receive three additional equity shares for every one they hold. The record date for this bonus issue is April 7, 2026. This move is likely to increase the company’s equity capital while rewarding long-term investors. The bonus issue is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the company’s financial position and attract more investors. Sanghi Industries Ltd will trade ex-date on April 6, 2026, for an amalgamation process.#varun_beverages #gravity_india #sanghi_industries #avax_apparels #unifinz_capital

9 Stocks To Buy For Long Term: Motilal Oswal Picks Stocks for 2026 with Up to 78% Upside; Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, Bharti Airtel on List Motilal Oswal has identified nine stocks as top long-term investment options for 2026, spanning sectors such as IT services, automobiles, beverages, telecom, banking, metals, cement, paints, and mining. The brokerage firm assigned a Buy rating to all nine stocks, citing strong earnings visibility, sector-specific growth opportunities, and improving business momentum. Based on current market prices and target prices provided by Motilal Oswal, the potential upside for these stocks ranges up to 78%, making them attractive for long-term investors seeking steady growth. Infosys is among the top picks, with a target price of Rs 1,850, implying an upside of approximately 48%. The stock currently trades at Rs 1,250.40. Motilal Oswal highlighted the company’s strong position in AI services and its Topaz platform ecosystem. The brokerage expects cyclical recovery in core businesses and increased enterprise AI adoption to drive earnings growth over the long term. Maruti Suzuki is another recommended stock, with a target price of Rs 17,406, indicating an upside of about 38%. The stock is currently priced at Rs 12,615. Motilal Oswal believes the company’s market share revival and strong retail demand for cars and utility vehicles will support growth. The firm anticipates outperformance relative to industry trends, driven by new product launches and improving exports. Indigo Paints is rated Buy with a target price of Rs 1,400, offering an upside of around 77.7%. The stock currently trades at Rs 788.00. Motilal Oswal noted that while the company reported muted revenue growth in the recent quarter, it showed stronger margins due to lower raw material costs.#maruti_suzuki #indigo_paints #motilal_oswal #infosys #varun_beverages