Bengaluru, Sept. 6 -- Several companies are set to record their shareholders next week for upcoming dividend payments. Investors who hold these stocks by the record date are eligible for the declared dividends, making this a critical week for those looking for returns on their investments.

What is a Dividend? A dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders, typically from its profits, as a method of sharing the company's earnings. It can be given in cash or as additional shares and serves as a reward for investors who own the company's stock. Dividends allow shareholders to earn regular income in addition to any gains from the stock's price increase.

The following are some stocks that have announced a record date in the ne...