The Karur Vysya Bank (KARURVYSYA) board has announced a 1:5 bonus issue, meaning shareholders will receive 1 additional share for every 5 shares held. The record date for this bonus issue is August 26, 2025. You can check the announcement from the company here.
Bonus issue details
| Company | Karur Vysya Bank (KARURVYSYA) |
|---|---|
| Bonus Ratio | 1:5 |
| Record Date | August 26, 2025 |
| Ex-Date | August 26, 2025 |
| Eligibility | Shareholders holding or buying shares on or before the cum-date August 25, 2025) |
| Credit Timeline | Within 2 trading days from the record date (August 26, 2025) |
What is a Bonus Issue?
A bonus issue is a way for a company to reward its shareholders by giving them additional shares at no extra cost. However, the value of your investment remains the same.
When a company issues bonus shares, the number of shares increases, but the investment value remains the same. The stock price is adjusted according to the bonus ratio; this should not be mistaken for a correction or a fall in stock price.
Example: If you held 10 shares of Karur Vysya Bank (KARURVYSYA) priced at ₹258 each, and the company announces a 1:5 bonus, you’ll receive 2 additional shares.
Your total holdings will now be 12 shares, and the share price will adjust to approximately ₹215.
However, your overall investment value remains unchanged at ₹2,580.
Who is eligible for the bonus issue?
Shareholders who hold or buy Karur Vysya Bank (KARURVYSYA) shares on or before the ex-date (August 25, 2025) will be eligible to receive the bonus shares. To qualify, the shares must be credited to your demat account by the record date (August 26, 2025).
When will the bonus shares reflect in my demat account?
The bonus shares are typically credited to your demat account within 2 trading days from the record date (August 26, 2025).
Initially, they may appear under a temporary ISIN on Console and will take an additional 4–5 working days to be assigned a permanent ISIN. Once assigned, the shares will reflect in Kite and be available for trading.
What happens to my holdings and P&L on Kite and Console after the ex-date?
After the ex-date, the share price will be adjusted to reflect the bonus issue, which may temporarily cause a drop in your P&L on Kite and Console.
Once the bonus shares are credited to your demat account, your holdings will be updated with the revised quantity. The buy average price will also be recalculated and updated within a couple of days after the shares are credited.
Also, we adjust the OHLC data and charts on Kite for corporate actions like bonuses, stock splits, and rights issues. We’ve explained it here .
Why has my average price dropped after the bonus issue?
Bonus shares are credited at no cost, and their value is considered zero. When these shares are added to your demat account, the average buy price is recalculated by dividing the original investment cost across the increased number of shares, reducing the average price.
Example: If you held 10 shares at ₹258 each and received 2 bonus shares, your total holdings become 12 shares.
The average price is now calculated as ₹2,580 / 12 = ₹215 per share.
Can I sell my shares before the bonus shares are credited?
Yes, you can sell the shares normally if you wish to. This will not affect your trades or your P&L, as the bonus shares are allotted based on your holdings as of the record date, August 26, 2025.
Click here to learn more about the effect of bonus issues on your holdings.