What was the NTPC ex-dividend date and what does it mean for price?

NTPC ex-dividend date was 6 February. From that day, buyers are not entitled to the declared payout. The share price typically adjusts lower by about the dividend. On 6 February, NTPC closed at Rs 365.05, down 0.53% (Rs 1.95), and 7 February trading reflects the post-payout, clean price.

How is the record date NTPC different from the ex-date?

In India, the ex-date is usually one business day before the record date. If you own shares before the ex-date, you should be on the company’s register by the record date to receive the dividend. The record date NTPC sets confirms eligible holders; the ex-date drives the market’s price adjustment.

Why did NTPC’s price dip around the ex-date?

An ex-date price drop is normal. Since the dividend leaves the company, the share price adjusts to reflect that cash outflow. Traders who bought for the dividend may also sell after the ex-date, adding short-term supply. Such moves can fade if demand returns and fundamentals stay supportive.

Is NTPC attractive for dividends in 2026?

NTPC offers a trailing dividend of Rs 8.85 with a yield near 2.42% at Rs 365. That sits alongside stable ROE (~13%) and predictable cash flows for a utility. Final appeal will depend on future board decisions, payout consistency, and your target yield and risk limits for 2026.

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NTPC.NS Stock Today: February 07 – Post Ex-Dividend Price Reset

ByDanny Kontos February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

NTPC ex-dividend date was 6 February, so 7 February trading shows the clean price after the payout. At Friday’s close, NTPC.NS finished at Rs 365.05, down 0.53% (Rs 1.95). The stock sits near its 52-week high of Rs 371.45, with dividend yield around 2.42% on a trailing dividend of Rs 8.85. Today’s focus is the ex-date price drop mechanics, any gap-fill attempt, and whether yield support across PSUs steadies the tape. We break down levels, signals, and what income investors in India should track next.