Shares of close to 20 companies will turn ex-dividend on Thursday. Among these are BPCL (₹11/share), CARE Ratings (₹6), Goldiam International (₹2), GPT Infraprojects (₹2), India Nippon Electricals (₹3), LKP Finance (₹3), Manaksia (₹3), Modison Metals (₹1), Mayur Uniquoters (₹2), Natco Pharma (₹3.50), Oil India (₹8.50) and Page Industries (₹41 + ₹70 special dividend). Investors wishing to receive the dividend need to buy these shares by Wednesday.