Synopsis: Markets ended lower with Nifty near 25,471 as three stocks announced corporate actions next week. Two of them declared a 1:2 and 1:1 bonus while a small cap company approved a 5:1 stock split.
Companies typically announce bonus shares and stock splits to enhance affordability, broaden investor participation, and improve market liquidity. Bonus shares reward existing shareholders at no additional cost, while stock splits lower the share price, making it more attractive to retail investors. Collectively, these actions often reflect management’s confidence in the company’s long-term growth prospects.
Indian stock markets ended on a negative note after a volatile trading session on February 13, with the Nifty 50 declining 1.3 percent to close near the 25,471 mark. The Sensex also dropped 1.25 percent, finishing the day at 82,626 points.
Titan Biotech Ltd
Incorporated in 1992 and headquartered in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, Titan Biotech is a leading manufacturer of biological products. It specializes in dehydrated culture media, biological extracts, and laboratory reagents for the pharmaceutical, food, and nutraceutical industries. The company operates high-quality manufacturing facilities and exports to over 75 countries worldwide.
With a market capitalization of Rs 1000 crore, the shares closed at Rs 1212, increased by around 6 percent, as compared to the previous closing price. The company has set Wednesday, 20 February , 2026, as the Record Date for determining entitlement of Equity Shareholders for the sub-division/split in the ratio of 5:1, such that 1 equity share having a face value of Rs. 10 each, fully paid up, will be sub-divided into 5 equity shares having a face value of Rs. 2 each, fully paid up.
Riddhi Steel & Tube Ltd
Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and incorporated in 2001, Riddhi Steel and Tube Limited specializes in manufacturing MS ERW Black and Galvanized Iron (GI) pipes and tubes. It serves sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, and solar energy, focusing on modern production processes to provide high-quality structural and industrial piping solutions.
Bazel International Ltd
Incorporated in 1982 and based in New Delhi, Bazel International Limited is a Reserve Bank of India-registered Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). The company is primarily engaged in financial services, including investment activities, share trading, and providing credit facilities to corporate and individual clients to support long-term asset growth.
With a market capitalization of Rs 25 crore, the shares closed at Rs 65, decreased by around 8 percent, as compared to the previous closing price. The company considered and approved issuing bonus shares of the company in the ratio of 1:1, where for every 1 share an investor holds with a face value of Rs 1, they will receive 1 additional shares as a bonus held by eligible shareholders on the record date. The record date of the bonus issue is 19 February 2026.
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