DLF among 16 stocks to trade ex-dividend on Wednesday; last date to buy today

Sixteen companies, such as DLF, Bata India, and Sundaram Finance, set July 31 as the record date for determining dividend eligibility. Investors must purchase shares today to qualify. Additionally, various stocks, including Aarti Pharmalabs and CRISIL, will start trading on an ex-dividend basis from Wednesday.