Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced Wednesday, January 14, 2026, as the record date for its forthcoming stock split, according to a recent exchange filing.
The bank’s board had earlier approved a 1:5 stock split, meaning each existing equity share with a face value of ₹5 will be subdivided into five shares of ₹1 each. This corporate action aims to make the stock more accessible to a wider set of investors and enhance trading liquidity, especially among retail participants.
Shareholders holding Kotak Mahindra Bank shares as of the record date (January 14, 2026) will be eligible for the sub-division, which increases the number of shares held without altering the overall value of an investor’s holding.
This proposed stock split — the first in about 15 years for the bank — reflects a trend among corporates looking to improve liquidity and broaden investor participation by lowering the nominal price per share through subdivision.
Kotak Mahindra Bank’s shares have drawn market interest amid this news as traders factor in the potential for enhanced liquidity and broader ownership following the split.
