Pfizer’s ₹165 Dividend Surprise; Foxconn to Invest $1.5 Billion in India & More
- Share.Market
- 8 min read
- 20 May 2025
Highlights
Indian markets ended in the red, with Nifty and Sensex falling over 1% each. All the sectors closed in the red. The decline was driven by broad-based profit booking, especially in railway, auto, and capital goods stocks
Headline Indices
Sectors at a Glance
Top Gainers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty ITNIFTY IT | -0.52%-194.30 | 37283.50 |
 Nifty MetalNIFTY METAL | -0.59%-54.70 | 9156.05 |
 Nifty EnergyNIFTY ENERGY | -0.72%-255.70 | 35435.15 |
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What moved the market?
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INDIA VIX
Put Call Ratio of Nifty 50 (expiry: 22nd May) is 0.49
Stocks In the News
Pfizer shares jumped nearly 12% after strong Q4 results (net profit up 85% YoY) and a record ₹165 dividend announcement for FY25, marking its biggest payout in over a decade.
DLFDLF shares rose after a strong Q4FY25, with net profit at ₹1,268 crore (up 37% YoY) and revenue at ₹3,348 crore.
RVNLRVNL shares fell despite bagging a fresh order from IRCON worth ₹179 crore for signalling and telecom work at 10 stations. This marks its second order win in five days.
Railway stocks fell amid broader market weakness and profit booking, after a sharp rally last week driven by renewed order optimism and inflows.
India & The World
- India is on track to meet its 20% ethanol blending target, a new S&P Global report says it’s time to fast-track Bio-CNG adoption, calling for a structured push to boost its production and usage.
- India’s 10-year G-Sec yield dipped below 6.3%, a 3-year low amid RBI rate cuts, easing inflation, and renewed foreign inflows. A ceasefire with Pakistan and rupee stability also boosted bond market sentiment.
- Apple supplier Foxconn will invest $1.5 billion in its India unit, Yuzhan Technology, to expand iPhone production in Tamil Nadu. The move strengthens India’s role as Apple’s key manufacturing hub amid China-related tariff risks.
- China’s central bank cut key lending rates to record lows for the first time since October, sending 10-year bond yields to 1.67%, a near 3-month low. Markets rose despite US-China chip tensions.
- The 10-year US Treasury yield held around 4.43% as markets awaited Fed speeches for policy cues. This comes after Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating, citing rising debt and deficit concerns.
Back to Basics
What is a Dividend?
A dividend is a portion of a company’s profit shared with its shareholders, basically, a reward for owning the stock.
Not all companies pay dividends, but when they do, it’s usually a sign of strong financial health or consistent earnings.
Why does it matter?
Dividends can be a steady income stream, especially in volatile markets.
For investors, high or rising dividends often signal confidence and stability, but always check if they’re backed by earnings, not just a one-time bump.
IPO Corner
Mainline IPO
| Company | Date | Issue Price | Minimum Investment |
| Belrise Industries | 21 May – 23 May | ₹85 to ₹90 per share | ₹14,110 |
Corporate Actions
| Stock | Ex-Date | Record Date | Event Type | Event Details |
| Ashok Leyland Ltd. | 22 May 2025 | 22 May 2025 | Interim Dividend | ₹ 4.25 |
| Emami Ltd. | 22 May 2025 | 22 May 2025 | Special Dividend | ₹ 2.00 |
| G M Breweries Ltd. | 22 May 2025 | 22 May 2025 | Final Dividend | ₹ 7.50 |
| Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. | 22 May 2025 | 22 May 2025 | Spin-off | – |
