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Corporate actions
Splits, bonuses, dividends, buybacks — how they change your position overnight.
9 min read Foundation School of Market Updated Feb 2026
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What this chapter will cover
- §1The plain-language definition of corporate actions — with a real Indian example.
- §2Why this matters for your P&L (and why most retail traders skip it).
- §3A step-by-step walkthrough on Nifty, BankNifty or a liquid Indian stock.
- §4Common pitfalls, red flags and rules of thumb.
- §5A one-page cheat sheet you can print or bookmark.
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“Corporate actions isn't a chapter you skim — it's the difference between trading with a compass and trading with a coin. Skip it, and every other chapter costs you more than it should.”