Bengaluru, May 24 -- A dividend represents a share of a company's profits distributed to its shareholders. When a company has retained earnings, management can decide to reinvest the funds to support business growth, repay debts, or reserve them for future requirements.

Here are stocks that will trade ex-dividend in the coming week: 1. Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd, established in 1937 and headquartered in Mumbai, is India's leading provider of oral care products, including toothpastes, toothbrushes, toothpowder, and mouthwashes under the Colgate brand, as well as personal care products under the Palmolive brand.

The company is issuing an Interim dividend of Rs. 27 per equity share, representing a 2,700 pe...