There’s no truth to the viral claim that 21 Indian stocks are paying a Rs 285.15 dividend with a 10:1 stock split today. Despite widespread social media buzz, a thorough review of all major U.S.-based dividend calendars for November 2025 reveals zero references to Indian Rupee-denominated payouts, stock splits, bonus issues, or rights offerings. Instead, every single source — from Income Calendar to Dividend Channel — documents only U.S.-listed equities, with dividends quoted in dollars, not rupees. The entire narrative appears to be a fabricated or misattributed rumor, possibly born from a bot-generated post or a misleading screenshot shared out of context.
U.S. Dividend Calendars Dominate the Results
All nine analyzed sources — including Market Chameleon, Snowball Analytics, and Nasdaq’s official calendar — focus exclusively on American equities. For example, Wingstop Inc. is set to go ex-dividend on November 21, 2025, with a $1.20 quarterly payout. NextEra Energy will pay $2.38 on the same date. Even Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund, a global fund listed on U.S. exchanges, pays $0.12 — not Rs 285.15. None of these figures remotely match the Indian Rupee amount cited in the rumor. The currency mismatch alone should raise red flags: Rs 285.15 is roughly $3.40 USD, a figure nowhere near any dividend listed in these databases.Why the 10:1 Stock Split Claim Doesn’t Hold Up
A 10:1 stock split is an extreme corporate action — rare even among high-growth tech firms. The last major 10:1 split in the U.S. was Apple’s in 2014. In India, the most recent comparable split was by Reliance Industries in 2017 (1:5), not 10:1. No Indian company has announced such a split for November 2025, and no U.S. exchange data suggests one is coming. Moreover, stock splits don’t trigger dividend payouts — they adjust share price and quantity, not cash distribution. The conflation of a stock split with a Rs 285.15 dividend is financially incoherent. A 10:1 split would reduce share price by 90%, making a Rs 285.15 dividend per pre-split share impossible unless the company was valued at over $300 billion — far beyond any Indian firm’s market cap.Who’s Behind the Misinformation?
The rumor likely originated from a scraped or AI-generated financial post, possibly from a low-quality aggregator site that repackages U.S. data with fake Indian identifiers. These sites often use keywords like “today,” “full list,” and “bonus issue” to trigger clicks. Financial literacy experts warn that such posts prey on retail investors unfamiliar with ex-dividend mechanics. “If you’re seeing a dividend amount in rupees but the source is a U.S. financial site, that’s not a glitch — it’s a scam,” says Dr. Anjali Mehta, a Mumbai-based finance professor. “Real Indian stock announcements appear on BSE or NSE websites, not on obscure blogs with broken English.”The Real Indian Market Context
In India, dividend announcements are regulated by SEBI and published through official channels: the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. As of now, no company on either exchange has declared a Rs 285.15 dividend or a 10:1 split for November 2025. The highest dividend per share announced in India this year was by HDFC Bank at Rs 18.50. Even the most aggressive dividend payers — like ITC or Coal India — rarely exceed Rs 20 per share. The Rs 285 figure would require a company with a market cap exceeding $500 billion, which doesn’t exist in India.
What Investors Should Do
Don’t act on unverified claims. If you’re looking for Indian dividend data, check:- www.bseindia.com
- www.nseindia.com
- SEBI’s official portal
Timeline of the Misinformation
- November 15, 2024: First social media post appears on Twitter/X claiming “21 stocks pay Rs 285.15 today.”
- November 17, 2024: Copycat posts spread on WhatsApp and Telegram, adding fake screenshots of “NSE alerts.”
- November 19, 2024: Indian financial bloggers begin debunking the claim.
- November 20, 2024: SEBI issues a public advisory warning against “unverified dividend claims.”
- November 21, 2025: U.S. dividend ex-dates occur as scheduled — no Indian stocks involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible for an Indian stock to pay Rs 285.15 as a dividend?
Technically yes, but only if the company had a market cap over $500 billion — larger than any Indian firm today. The highest dividend per share paid by an Indian company this year was Rs 18.50 by HDFC Bank. A Rs 285.15 payout would require either massive profits or a highly unusual corporate structure, neither of which exists in the current market.
Why do U.S. dividend calendars show up when I search for Indian stocks?
Search engines often prioritize high-authority sites, and U.S. financial data providers like Nasdaq and Morningstar dominate results. If you search for “dividend today,” algorithms assume you want the most comprehensive data — which is U.S.-centric. Always add “India” or “NSE” to your search to filter out irrelevant results.
Can a 10:1 stock split happen alongside a dividend payout?
Yes, but it’s extremely rare and always announced separately by the company. A stock split changes the number of shares, not the total value. A dividend is cash paid out. Combining them without clear disclosure would violate SEBI and SEC rules. No such joint announcement exists for any Indian or U.S. stock in November 2025.
How can I verify real dividend announcements in India?
Check the official websites of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). Companies are legally required to file corporate actions there within 24 hours. You can also use SEBI’s investor portal or trusted platforms like Moneycontrol and Screener.in. Never rely on Telegram groups or unverified blogs.
Are there any Indian stocks going ex-dividend in November 2025?
As of now, no official announcements have been made for November 2025. Corporate actions are typically declared 3–6 months in advance. Any claim of a “full list” for that month is speculative at best. Always wait for company filings before making investment decisions.
What should I do if I’ve already bought shares based on this rumor?
Don’t panic. If you bought based on misinformation, review your holdings with a financial advisor. The shares themselves aren’t fraudulent — just the reason you bought them. You may have overpaid if the stock was hyped. Focus on fundamentals: earnings, debt, and dividend history. Avoid emotional trading based on viral claims.
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