4 Stocks to Watch for Bonus Shares and Stock Splits in January 2026

4 Stocks to Watch for Bonus Shares and Stock Splits in January 2026

As the festive season winds down and the new year approaches, investors on Dalal Street are eagerly awaiting a fresh wave of corporate actions—bonus shares and stock splits—that could add some excitement to their portfolios in January 2026. These events, while not changing the intrinsic value of an investment, do offer the allure of more shares and sometimes attract increased attention from retail investors. Let’s take a closer look at four stocks that are set to reward their shareholders in the coming month.

SKM Egg Products Export India, a leader in egg products manufacturing and export, is set to sub-divide its equity shares in a 1:2 ratio. This means every existing share with a face value of Rs 10 will become two shares of Rs 5 each, with the record date set for 12 January 2026. The company has shown robust growth, reporting a 15% year-on-year increase in revenue for the September 2025 quarter, and a significant jump in net profit, up nearly 52% compared to the previous year. Looking ahead, SKM plans to expand its global footprint by appointing distributors in markets like Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, and Indonesia, further boosting its chilled and frozen liquid egg products' reach.

Ajmera Realty & Infra India, a trusted developer with projects in Mumbai and Bengaluru, has approved a stock split in a 1:5 ratio. Shareholders will see each Rs 10 face value share split into five shares of Rs 2 each, with the record date fixed for 15 January 2026. The company’s revenue grew 10% year-on-year for the September 2025 quarter, though net profit dipped by 14%. Ajmera is set to enter the ultra-luxury residential segment from FY27, with a project spanning 13.8 lakh sq. ft. and an estimated GDV of about Rs 57 billion, indicating ambitious growth plans.

MCX, India’s largest commodity derivatives exchange and the world’s sixth largest by contract volume, is also joining the action with its first-ever stock split in a 1:5 ratio. The face value will be reduced from Rs 10 to Rs 2 per share, with the record date set for 2 January 2025. MCX reported strong financials for Q2 FY26, with revenue up 31% and profit after tax surging 29% year-on-year. The exchange is focusing on technology upgrades, new product launches such as index options and gold futures, and making contracts more accessible to a broader investor base.

Antariksh Industries, formerly Chanakya Investments Limited, has approved a 1:10 bonus issue, meaning shareholders will receive one bonus share for every ten held, with the record date set for 9 January 2026. The company operates in real estate and trading, focusing on construction materials and labor for warehouses near Mumbai. However, the recent financials show a sharp decline, with revenue and net profit down nearly 90% and 95% year-on-year, respectively. Despite this, the management remains cautiously optimistic about future growth, focusing on new projects and capacity expansion.

While bonus shares and stock splits can make a stock more accessible and liquid, they don’t increase the underlying value of your investment. These corporate actions are like cutting a cake into more pieces—the total size remains the same. For investors, the real focus should remain on the company’s fundamentals, growth trajectory, and long-term prospects, rather than just the excitement of getting more shares. As always, thorough research and careful consideration of one’s investment goals are key before making any decisions in the dynamic world of the stock market.