What to Watch. Eyes on dividend-paying companies

A host of companies will turn ex-dividend on Thursday. For investors wishing to receive dividend, Wednesday is the last day to buy these shares. These include Axis Bank (₹5/share), Bajaj Auto (₹55), Bajaj Finserv (₹1.75), Bajaj Holdings (₹32.50), Bajaj Finance (₹3.6), Bata India (₹3.5), Laurus Labs (₹1.50), Maharashtra Scooters (₹30), Manali Petrochem (₹0.50), Karnataka Bank (₹4) Supreme Petrochem (₹3.50), Swaraj Engines (₹43) and Cyient (₹5).