What date will be considered in dividend payment or bonus issue by the companies to shareholders?

The date considered for dividend payment or bonus issue by companies to shareholders is typically known as the "record date." Shareholders must own the stock before this date to be eligible for the dividend or bonus issue. The company usually announces the record date alongside the ex-dividend date, which is the date on which the stock must be purchased to qualify for the upcoming dividend. Payments are then made on the specified payment date.