When will the bonus shares reflect in my Demat account?
Bonus shares are additional shares issued by a company to its existing shareholders without any extra cost. They are distributed based on the number of shares already held and typically aim to reward shareholders from accumulated earnings.
When are bonus shares credited?
Once a company announces a bonus issue and sets a record date, eligible shareholders can expect the bonus shares to be credited to their Demat account within 15 working days from that record date.
Key things to know
- T+15 Credit Timeline: Bonus shares are not credited immediately. Post-record date, it may take up to 15 working days for the shares to reflect in your Demat account.
- No change in ISIN: The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) remains unchanged. Bonus shares are added under the same stock name and symbol.
- Temporary P&L Drop: After the record date, you might see a temporary drop in your Notional P&L. This adjusts once the bonus shares are reflected and the market price stabilizes.
Example
Let’s say B Ltd. announces a bonus issue in a 2:1 ratio (you get 2 bonus shares for every 1 share you hold) and sets the record date as 15th June.
Rashmi, a FYERS client, owns 200 shares of B Ltd. at ₹500 per share.
- Post-bonus, she will receive 400 additional shares, bringing her total to 600 shares.
- These bonus shares will be visible in her FYERS Demat account within 15 working days from 15th June.
- The price per share will adjust automatically based on market dynamics.
What If...
| Scenario | Explanation |
|---|
| Bonus shares aren’t visible immediately | Wait up to 15 working days post record date for them to be credited. |
| I see a sharp drop in my Notional P&L | This is normal. It will adjust after the bonus shares are credited and price stabilizes. |
| I sold the shares after the record date | You are still eligible to receive bonus shares if you held them as of the record date. |
Track regularly on the company’s announcement for the record date and credit timeline. Once the bonus shares are credited, you can view them in your FYERS Holdings tab.
Last updated: 28 Jun 2025
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