Stock Split or Bonus Shares Not Credited: Record Date and Depository Corporate-Action File
By Ravi Sisodia · Reviewed by CA Divyanshu Sengar · Updated 5 October 2026
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2-minute summary
- Missing bonus or split shares should be tested against the corporate-action record date, eligibility, ex-date, ISIN changes and depository credit. A stock split can involve replacement of old ISIN/face-value holdings, while a bonus adds units; the expected demat movement differs.
- The investor should confirm that the holding was settled before the record date and that no pledge, transfer or off-market movement affected eligibility. Broker app displays can lag or aggregate old/new ISINs, so use the depository statement and issuer/exchange corporate-action notice.
- If entitlement is established but credit is absent, raise the issue with the issuer/RTA and depository participant, then use the securities grievance process if unresolved. Do not buy replacement shares and assume the cost will be recoverable.
Current position
Control and decision map
| # | Control / decision step |
|---|---|
| 1 | Obtain the issuer/exchange corporate-action announcement and record date. |
| 2 | Confirm settled beneficial ownership in the depository statement on the relevant date. |
| 3 | Identify whether the event is bonus, split/consolidation or an ISIN replacement. |
| 4 | Check old and new ISIN balances and any pledge/transfer restriction. |
| 5 | Raise a corporate-action reconciliation with the issuer/RTA and DP. |
| 6 | Escalate unresolved entitlement through SCORES with the record-date evidence. |
Evidence pack
- Corporate-action notice
- Demat holding statement around record date
- Old/new ISIN transaction statement
- RTA/issuer entitlement confirmation
- DP/SCORES complaint trail
Worked example
A company splits one Rs 10 share into five Rs 2 shares. The investor sees the old ISIN disappear and initially thinks the position is missing. The proper check is whether the new ISIN was credited in the correct ratio, not whether the old quantity remains visible.
Common mistakes
- Checking only the broker portfolio view.
- Ignoring settlement timing before record date.
- Expecting a split to appear exactly like a bonus issue.
- Filing without old/new ISIN evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Does buying on record date guarantee entitlement?
Settlement and the exchange corporate-action timetable matter; check the actual eligibility mechanics.
Can an ISIN change make holdings look missing temporarily?
Yes. Use the depository transaction statement to track the corporate action.
Who fixes a missing credit?
The issuer/RTA and depository ecosystem should reconcile the entitlement; unresolved complaints can move to SCORES.
Official sources
- Securities and Exchange Board of India - Master Circular for Depositories (Master Circular; 2024-12-03; as subsequently amended)
- Securities and Exchange Board of India - Master Circular for Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents (Master Circular; 2026-02-06)
- Securities and Exchange Board of India - SEBI SCORES 2.0 - investor grievance framework (SCORES 2.0; current)
Disclaimer
Educational and professional reference only; confirm the current law, rates and the facts of your case before relying on this page.